fried okra recipe

Fried Okra is a Southern staple. So simple to make, fried okra makes the perfect side dish. Get this heirloom family fried okra recipe that you'll love.

Fried Okra Recipe

okra (sliced)

corn meal

all-purpose flour

salt

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Mix together okra, corn meal, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl, making sure well-coated.

In the meantime, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add okra to skillet once oil has reached the point where if a drop of water is added it will sizzle.

Allow okra to brown on one side, about 3 minutes, before gently stirring. Once both sides of okra have browned, about 3 more minutes, place into preheated oven. Cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.

Southern Fried Okra is crispy, crunchy and just a tad peppery.  Served with Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce, it makes the perfect appetizer or side dish for fish, chicken, and pork.

Southern Fried Okra

Greek yogurt

jalapeno

lime juice

cilantro

okra

buttermilk

self rising cornmeal

all purpose flour

Cajun seasoning

Vegetable oil

Mix yogurt, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in non reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Trim okra by cutting away and discarding tips and stems. Cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Keep chilled.

Combine cornmeal, flour and Cajun seasoning in large ziploc bag.

Working in small batches remove okra from buttermilk with slotted spoon. Add okra to ziploc bag and shake to coat.

Pour oil in dutch oven or heavy pan to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 375 degrees.  Using the tongs remove the okra from the bag and add to the hot oil.  Fry until golden brown on the bottom then flip and fry until the other side is golden brown; approximately 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with jalapeno yogurt sauce.

This fried okra is so yummy. It was a really lovely addition to our meal. Thanks for the slime tip!!!

Well, this is new and quite...exciting for me! I only know how to cook okra in two ways -- Sinigang (it's a staple Filipino dish) and well, boiled or steamed, dipped in soy sauce or bagoong and served with tomatoes. 

I was actually considering on doing this tonight - but I don' t have any yogurt in my fridge!! Bummer!

Great fried okra recipe! It reminded me of my grandmothers recipe. Food can bring back such great memories.

This is a winner with my Cypriot husband.  His mother cooks okra in a tomatoey sauce.  It's one of his favorites.  This is another great way to prepare Okra and excellent for snacks.

I hadn't tried this before, but it was so incredible! Two thumbs up from everyone! Thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe with us all.

You have unlocked a good food memory for me. I forgot all about fried okra!! We used to have it when I was a kid. I am going to try it.

I love this recipe! 
It is so simple, yet a delicious and healthy dish to make.

I've always wanted to try these and this was the right recipe to choose. They were easy, and everyone loved them, especially the combo with the limey spicy sauce.

So good! I'm from the South and fried okra is always on the menu! This fried okra is delicious and the jalapeno yogurt sauce made it extra special.

A nice &amp; crunchy recipe. I've tried broccoli - another green, thanks mum. Got to try okra out too!

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