EASY Southern Fried Okra Recipe

This Southern Fried Okra Recipe is so easy to make! Perfectly crisp bites of okra coated in a simple, flavorful breading, perfect for a side or appetizer. It’s the perfect vegetable for a side that really does taste even better fried!

Okra is absolutely amazing, if you give it a chance. They’re totally poppable and will be a hit no matter how you serve them.

Yield: 6 SERVINGS

EASY Southern Fried Okra Recipe

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This Southern Fried Okra Recipe is so easy to make! Perfectly crisp bites of okra coated in a simple, flavorful breading, perfect for a side or appetizer. It’s the perfect vegetable for a side that really does taste even better fried!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb okra
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• oil

Instructions

1. Rinse okra and slice. Discard stems and tips.
2. Pour buttermilk over sliced okra; cover and chill 30 minutes.
3. Remove okra from buttermilk. Dredge okra in cornmeal.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven or large skillet. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry okra in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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