Fried Okra
Okra is often referred to as a ‘lady’s finger’ due to its long, slender shape.
This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Fried Okra
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash and dry the okra. Cut off the stems and slice the okra into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
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In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
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Dip the okra slices into the buttermilk, then coat them in the cornmeal mixture.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the okra in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Remove the fried okra from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 170kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
