Best 8 Down Home Okra Fritters Recipes

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Have you ever bitten into a perfectly cooked okra fritter and tasted the delicious combination of textures and flavors? Down-home okra fritters are a Southern delicacy and a great way to enjoy this unique vegetable. Made with fresh okra, cornmeal, and spices, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of know-how, you can easily make these fritters at home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food!

Let's cook with our recipes!

OKRA FRITTERS



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In the South, okra is every where. I threw together this recipe when trying to come up with something different. When I make this for the kids, I leave out the tomatoes and onion.

Provided by Tiger Sand

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh okra, sliced in 1/8 inch pieces
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
6 packets instant grits
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add the grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and blend together using your hands.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Form patties 2 1/2 inches in diameter, about 1/2 the size of a hamburger. Place the fritter in the pan and cook until golden brown, about five minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about five minutes more. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 342.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

OKRA FRITTERS



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There's no need for a dipping sauce with these crunchy little fritters. Just sprinkle them with coarse salt and they're ready to be devoured.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed and coarsely chopped
1/2 small yellow onion, diced small (1/2 cup)
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add okra and onion and toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk. Add to okra mixture and stir just until combined.
  • In two batches, drop batter in 2-tablespoonful mounds into oil. With a small spatula or butter knife, gently flatten each mound and fry until golden, about 4 minutes per side, flipping once (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve warm. Makes about 10.

OKRA FRITTERS



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These fried okra fritters are delicious! Easy to make and a wonderful way to eat okra. Great summer food!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Appetizer

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups okra (cut in round pieces (Can use fresh or frozen))
1 1/4 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Salt & Pepper ((Optional))
1 cup oil

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl with a spoon mix together all ingredients except okra and oil. Fold in the okra. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Drop by spoonfuls into the hot oil. (I use a 1/4 cup measuring cup for each fritter). Fry on one side about 2 minutes or until good and crusty, turn and fry the other side. Drain on paper towels. Slather with butter and enjoy

OKRA PATTIES



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These fried okra patties are made from fresh okra and onion in a cornmeal batter. A delightful southern-style snack.

Provided by REDIRG

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 pound okra, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup water
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the okra, onion, salt, pepper, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and cornmeal; and stir that into the okra mixture.
  • Carefully drop spoonfuls of the okra batter into the hot oil, and fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 467.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

OKRA FRITTERS



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Make and share this Okra Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra, about 2/3 lb. or so
vegetable oil (for frying)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients until mixed.
  • Stir in okra.
  • Pour oil into deep skillet (chicken fryer), about 2" deep of oil, and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Drop okra mixture by tablespoonsful into hot oil carefully, and cook until golden brown, turning once.
  • Drain on papertowels.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt if desired and serve immediately.
  • *2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed, may be subbed for sliced fresh okra. Thaw, then set on papertowels.

OKRA FRITTERS



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Categories     Fry     Okra

Yield serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon The Lady's House Seasoning
1/3 cup buttermilk
4 cups cut okra, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
6 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Steps:

  • Mix the flour and House Seasoning. Pour the buttermilk over the okra and toss to coat. Place the okra in the flour mixture and toss; shake off any excess flour. Heat the oil in a cast-iron Dutch oven. When it registers 350 degrees, add the okra and fry until golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes.

OKRA CORNMEAL FRITTERS



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Side     Fry     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Cornmeal     Pan-Fry     Okra     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 28 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon slices
1/2 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped (2/3 cup)
1/2 pound fresh okra, trimmed and chopped
1 large egg
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 cup white cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
1 tespoon sugar
1/4 tespoon cayenne
About 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
  • Cook bacon in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon. Add onion and okra to fat in skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bacon.
  • Whisk egg in a medium bowl, then whisk in buttermilk, cornmeal, sugar, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt until smooth. Stir in okra mixture.
  • Wipe skillet clean. Add enough oil to skillet to measure 1/4 inch and heat over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook rounded tablespoons of batter (6 to 7 fritters per batch), turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm in oven while making remaining batches. Serve immediately.

OKRA FRITTERS



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Very good Okra Fritters that I seen made on the today show with Chef Scott Peacock. He made them for Giada De Laurentiis to try as she had never eaten okra.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 16 2inch fritters

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced okra
canola oil (for frying)
4 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Put the cornmeal, flour,1 teaspoon of the salt & 1 teaspoon of the home made Baking Powder in a mixing bowl and stir well with a whisk to blend.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water and stir into the dry ingredients, mixing only until moistened.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper over the onion and sliced okra and toss lightly.
  • Fold the okra & onion into the batter.
  • Pour 1 inch of oil into heavy skillet and heat to 340-350 degrees; Spoon the okra batter by heaping tablespoons into hot oil, fry until golden brown on one side and turn and continue until both sides are browned and the fritters are cooked through; remove from skillet to paper towel to drain.
  • Serve & enjoy.
  • For homemade baking powder: sift the 2 ingredients together 3 times and transfer to a clean tight-sealing jar; store at room temperature for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 695.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, young okra: Look for okra that is small, tender, and has a deep green color. Avoid okra that is large, woody, or has brown spots.
  • Slice the okra thinly: This will help the okra to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Soak the okra in buttermilk: This will help to tenderize the okra and give it a slightly tangy flavor.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help to create a crispy crust on the okra.
  • Fry the okra in hot oil: This will help to prevent the okra from absorbing too much oil.
  • Season the okra with salt and pepper to taste: You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the okra hot with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Okra fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, flavorful dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give okra fritters a try. You won't be disappointed!

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