Julie's Fried Okra
Created by Puppitypup on November 14, 2014
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #15906
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra (if frozen, see note)
- 1/4 cup milk (or more)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable oil)
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 2: Cut okra into 1/2 inch rings, discarding ends. Place in large bowl and toss with milk. You want enough milk so that all the pieces are damp but not dripping.
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Step 3: In separate bowl, combine cornmeal and seasoning. Toss okra with cornmeal. (Or put cornmeal mixture in a paper bag and shake okra in it.)
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Step 4: Fry okra 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender, turning halfway.
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Step 5: Drain on paper towels or a paper bag. Taste one and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
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Step 6: Note: If using frozen okra, you may be able to omit the milk. The defrosted okra should be damp enough.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (173.9 g)
- Calories 277.8
- Total Fat - 15.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.3 g
- Cholesterol - 1.7 mg
- Sodium - 325.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6 g
- Sugars - 2.7 g
- Protein - 5.2 g
- Calcium - 114 mg
- Iron - 1.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 26.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg