Best Fried Okra Recipe
Crispy Southern-style fried okra with cornmeal coating.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh okra sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice and soak okra in buttermilk.
- Toss in seasoned cornmeal mixture.
- Fry in hot oil until golden.
- Drain and season.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry okra thoroughly
- Fry in batches
- Oil temperature is key
- Best served hot