SPICY SOUTHERN-FRIED OKRA
This is a great way to use summer vegetables, including green tomatoes. If you want to be truly authentic, use an iron skillet!
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine okra, onion, green tomato, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Gradually add cornmeal to vegetable mixture until liquid is absorbed and ingredients are moist and evenly mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; spoon batter into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Fry until bottom of fritter is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip fritter and fry until other side is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
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Katie Short
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because the okra was actually really good. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the okra was tender and juicy.
Therealfairy Pee
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. I had some okra that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. The okra turned out great and I didn't have to waste it.
Rana Sohail Ahmad
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy okra and the spicy breading.
katii kainat
[email protected]This fried okra is the perfect appetizer or side dish. It's crispy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at your table.
md sfik
[email protected]I was skeptical about frying okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The okra was so light and airy, and the breading was perfectly seasoned.
Baby Lightning
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The okra was crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
Jess Bowsher
[email protected]I've tried many fried okra recipes, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the buttermilk marinade. It makes the okra so tender and flavorful.
Ibn Mohammed Ali
[email protected]This fried okra recipe is a keeper! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of ranch dressing and it was absolutely delicious.