SPICY SOUTHERN-FRIED OKRA

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This is a great way to use summer vegetables, including green tomatoes. If you want to be truly authentic, use an iron skillet!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 large green tomato, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine okra, onion, green tomato, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Gradually add cornmeal to vegetable mixture until liquid is absorbed and ingredients are moist and evenly mixed.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; spoon batter into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Fry until bottom of fritter is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip fritter and fry until other side is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Joshua Stone
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This recipe is amazing! The okra was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Addisyn Thomas
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I love fried okra, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried! The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


current records
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This recipe is easy to follow and the okra turned out great! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shyreen Moosa
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The okra was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Rajesh kumar Mehta
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This recipe is a keeper! The okra was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Adeel Shahzad
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this recipe was! The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Farook Shifan
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This is my new favorite fried okra recipe! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajab Mahmud
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I've been looking for a good fried okra recipe and this one is perfect! The okra was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Umesh Sah
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This recipe is a winner! The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I served it with ranch dressing and it was a hit with my family.


Yasir Maqsood
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The okra was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Asik Islam
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This is the best fried okra recipe I've ever tried! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongie Ngwenya
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I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The okra was perfectly cooked and the breading was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


shuvo gazi
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This recipe is amazing! The okra is so crispy and flavorful. I love the kick from the cayenne pepper. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ha.md.johirul Islam
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I love fried okra, but I'm always looking for ways to make it healthier. This recipe uses whole wheat flour and olive oil instead of all-purpose flour and vegetable oil, and it's just as delicious!


Anthony Hirsh
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This was my first time making fried okra and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the okra was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda Basford
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the okra and I got lots of compliments. It's definitely going to be my go-to recipe for fried okra from now on.


Babydoll Rice
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This fried okra recipe is a keeper! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the spicy breading was flavorful without being too hot. I served it with ranch dressing and it was a hit with my family.