Recipe

Southern Fried Okra Recipe

	Chefjeb / All my dishes 2 years, 7 months ago This is the Southern way to fry okra. Choose okra that in't dry, it should have some moisture in it. This is Southern popcorn. Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:4	Chefjeb
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Ingredients

Okra, sliced across (one cup sliced is about one serving)

Salt

Black Pepper

cornmeal

Vegetable Oil for frying

Directions

Slice okra across

Pour oil about 1/2 inch in skillet, cast iron works great

Season cornmeal with salt and pepper, place in bowl or paper bag

Place okra in cornmeal and shake bag or coat completely if using a bowl

Heat oil to medium high and place one layer of okra in skillet. Fry until golden brown

Remove with slotted utensil and drain on paper towls immediately.

Note: When okra is out of season, you can use frozen, but keep frozen, do not thaw. Drop frozen and coated into hot oil.

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Comments

helewes 2 years, 7 months ago said:
Amen...Southern popcorn!!!!

tinkishere 2 years, 4 months ago said:
This makes me homesick for Georgia. Thanks for sharing!!!

debbie919 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Thanks for the tip on frying the frozen okra...gonna have to try some soon...IF I can find it up here! =)

dixiejet 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Fried Okra is one of my favorite foods on earth ! My first hubby used to bring me home a big bag of frozen breaded okra as a treat...instead of candy or flowers ! lol !

capedread 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Never tried it this way before can't wait to give it a go

angelinaw 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Thanks for sharing... I love fried okra!

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