Fried Okra

Name: Fried Okra
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bag(s) (12 oz.) frozen okra, thawed; 1 c yellow corn meal; 3/4 c all purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 2 large eggs, thoroughly beaten; 1/2 c milk; oil for deep frying

By Amy Herald
@Meave

I love fried okra and this is a great recipe. Nice and crispy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

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1 bag(s)

(12 oz.) frozen okra, thawed
1 c

yellow corn meal
3/4 c

all purpose flour
1/4 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

ground pepper
2 large

eggs, thoroughly beaten
1/2 c

milk
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oil for deep frying

How to Make Fried Okra

Step-by-Step

Mix together flour and cornmeal. Season with salt and pepper to taste
dredge okra in beaten eggs and milk, then dredge in flour-cornmeal mixture.
Place okra in deep hot oil and fry on medium-high heat until golden brown. Stir occasionally so all sides get browned.
Drain on a wire rack or paper towel. Sprinkle with just a small pinch more of salt.

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