Southern Breaded Fried Okra (Easy to Make Recipe)
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
For the Okra:
- 1 pound fresh okra pods cut into ½ slices
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Breading:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
To Make the Okra:
- Place the okra pieces, buttermilk garlic salt, and pepper into a large bowl. Stir to combine.1 pound fresh okra pods, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
To Make the Breading:
- Line a large baking sheet with paper towels then add a wire rack on top. Place a wire rack over a second baking sheet and set both aside.
- Add the flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, and pepper to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Close the top and mix the ingredients until well combined.¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Work in batches and portion out about ¼ cup of the okra at a time. Let the excess buttermilk drip off, and place the pieces into the bag. Close the bag, and toss the okra around until it’s well coated.
- Remove the okra pieces one by one using tongs, and place them onto baking sheet lined only with the wire rack. Make sure to separate them, so they don’t clump together. Repeat the process with the remaining okra.
- Add cooking oil to a large, heavy bottomed pan with high sides. You need about 2-inches of high smoke point oil. Heat until the oil reaches 375°F.Oil for frying
- Place about a dozen pieces of the okra into the oil at a time, and fry for 3-4 minutes or until it’s browned to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the baking sheet with the wire rack and paper towels.
- Repeat with the remaining okra.
- Serve warm. Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of okra. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of This Silly Girl's Kitchen.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Breaded Fried Okra (Easy to Make Recipe)
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
184
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
1211
mg
50
%
Potassium
367
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
622
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
114
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
