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Fried Okra

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 3m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound fresh okra
  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying the okra)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash and trim the okra, then slice it into 1/2-inch pieces or just a little larger.

  • Step 2: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350 degrees.

  • Step 3: In one bowl whisk the egg, then whisk in the buttermilk.

  • Step 4: In another bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Dip the okra pieces in the buttermilk wash, then in the flour.

  • Step 6: Deep-fry the okra until it is golden brown, about 3 minutes.

  • Step 7: Lift the okra from the oil with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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