Southern Fried Okra Recipe

Name: Southern Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound okra; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili; 1/4 cup minced scallion; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 inch of vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 pound okra
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili
1/4 cup minced scallion
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 inch of vegetable oil

1
Trim both ends of 1 lb. of okra and cut pods into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili and 1/4 cup minced scallion. Toss okra in buttermilk mixture; marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix 1 Tbsp. each salt and smoked paprika in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups cornmeal and 1 tsp. salt.
2
Heat a 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan to 375u00b0F. Take a few pieces of okra out of buttermilk mixture at a time, letting excess drip off, and toss in cornmeal. In batches, drop coated okra pieces into oil; fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle okra with paprika-salt and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound okra, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili, and more.

Yes, Southern Fried Okra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southern Fried Okra

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