Fried Okra Recipe
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Fried Okra

By: Linda Martin 
"A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (175)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 394 | Total Fat: 29.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2006 by JULES2JEWELS   view full review
Using this recipe with some minor modifications allowed me to prepare better fried okra than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by KELLY759   view full review
This was good,I'm not a huge fan of cornmeal though,it's too gritty,I found that a combo of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by 3daisys   view full review
Oh my goodness, this was the best ever! It turned out perfectly. It was my first time making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by COOKERPERSON   view full review
I used Jiffy cornbread, gave the okra a touch of sweetness, my family asks for it all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2004 by HELLONURSE   view full review
This is almost the way I make my okra when I have to batter it myself. I like to cook it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2003 by AMKNIGHT   view full review
This is the first year that I have grown okra in my garden, so of course a good "fried okra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by BaysChick   view full review
Quick and easy!! I was out of cornmeal, so I used 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by JBKINCAID   view full review
Oh my goodness! This is as good as you can get in any restaurant. I was a little worried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by BGERTZ   view full review
This is VERY good, My family & grandkids LOVE fried Okra, they like this one better than some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by DAPHNE_T   view full review
Although not very healthy, (I just keep telling myself it's a green vegetable, so it IS...

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