Description
Crispy Okra Fries are a delightful Southern American side dish that features fresh okra coated in a seasoned cornmeal mixture and fried to golden perfection. These crispy treats are perfect as an appetizer or accompaniment to your favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Okra:
- 1 lb fresh okra, stems trimmed and sliced lengthwise
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Okra: Dip each okra slice in beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the Okra: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry coated okra until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fried okra to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
