Fried Okra
Southern fried and delicious. Fresh okra tossed in a seasoned cornmeal mixture then fried to golden brown and delicious! Looking for a recipe to use up your garden abundance? This is it!
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh okra
- 1 Cup cornmeal
- 1 Teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ Cup all purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon pepper
- ½ Cup milk
- 2 Large eggs
- As Needed vegetable oil for frying
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat bring ¾" of oil.
- In a medium bowl mix together the milk and eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl mix together the cornmeal, cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper and paprika until well combined.
- Rinse and pat dry okra. Cut into ½" rounds.
- Add the okra to the milk mixture and allow to soak while the oil is heating up.
- Once the oil reaches 375° F remove the okra from the egg mixture and toss in the cornmeal mixture. Making sure to evenly coat the okra. You may need to work in batches.
- Using a spider or slotted spoon carefully add the okra to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until the okra is golden brown. Do not over crowd the pan. Remove from the oil and place on a cooling rack or paper towel lined plate. Continue until all of the okra is cooked. Enjoy!
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