okra fritters

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

Okra Fritters

okra (cut in round pieces (Can use fresh

cornmeal

all purpose flour

onion (finely chopped)

buttermilk

Salt & Pepper ((Optional))

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

Want to enjoy okra year round? These okra fritters combine crispy bacon, buttermilk, and brown sugar, for a flavorful side dish year-round. 

Okra Fritters with Cornmeal

bacon

½ medium onion, finely chopped

okra,

brown sugar

cayenne

vegetable oil

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until browned and crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon.Add onion and okra to skillet with bacon fat and cook, stirring until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add chopped bacon.In a mixing bowl, combine egg, buttermilk, cornmeal, brown sugar, and cayenne. Whisk until smooth. Stir in onion, okra, and bacon mixture.Wipe skillet clean, add vegetable oil, and place over medium heat. Add small, rounded tablespoons of batter to skillet, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

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