Buttermilk Fried Okra Recipe
Crispy, crunchy and oh so delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh okra cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups Self-rising white cornmeal mix
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Stir together okra and buttermilk in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.1 pound Fresh okra, 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- Stir together cornmeal mix and next 3 ingredients in a separate large bowl.1 1/2 cups Self-rising white cornmeal mix, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- Remove okra from buttermilk, in batches, using a slotted spoon.
- Dredge in cornmeal mixture, and place in a wire-mesh strainer. Shake off excess.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch into a large, deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 300°.Vegetable oil for frying
- Fry okra, in batches stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
While frying the okra in batches you can keep the cooked okra warm by placing it in a warm oven.
You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, cajun seasoning, creole seasoning, or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
See the post for storage, reheating, and freezing instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 4mg