Crispy Southern Okra Delight 🌽✨

Crispy Southern Fried Okra Recipe 🍽️

Overview:

If you’ve never tried fried okra before, get ready for a taste sensation that’s crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and utterly addictive! This recipe brings the flavors of the South straight to your kitchen, transforming simple okra into a delectable snack or side dish. Perfect for lunch, snacking, or accompanying your favorite main course, this dish is a celebration of Southern comfort food at its finest.

Cooking Times:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• Salt (to taste)
• Cold water
• 1 cup cornmeal
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 70.4
• Fat: 0.2g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 18.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 7.3g
• Sugar: 2.7g
• Protein: 4.5g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Okra:

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   • Place the sliced okra in a large bowl.
   • Sprinkle salt over the okra slices, ensuring they are liberally coated.
   • Cover the okra with very cold water.
   • Refrigerate the bowl for at least 1 hour to allow the okra to soak.

2. Coat the Okra:

   • After refrigerating, drain the okra from the water.
   • Rinse the okra slices under cold water and drain again thoroughly.
   • In a separate bowl, pour the cornmeal and season it with salt and any other desired spices or seasonings.

3. Fry the Okra:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
   • Take each okra slice and coat it thoroughly in the seasoned cornmeal, ensuring an even coating.
   • Carefully place the coated okra slices into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
   • Fry the okra in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp, usually about 3-5 minutes per batch.
   • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried okra from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once all the okra batches are fried and drained, transfer them to a serving platter.
   • Serve the fried okra hot as a delicious snack or side dish alongside your favorite dipping sauce or as a complement to your main meal.
   • Enjoy the crispy goodness of this Southern classic!

Recipe Notes:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the cornmeal mixture for a hint of spice.
• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the okra to ensure a crispy texture and prevent the okra from becoming soggy.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can also bake the coated okra in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
• Leftover fried okra can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven or toaster oven to maintain their crispiness before serving.