Best 2 Spiced Fried Okra Recipes

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SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



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Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 31g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY AIR-FRIED OKRA



Spicy Air-Fried Okra image

Air-fried okra is simple and delicious. Adding Tajin® spice pepper provides a unique tangy, spicy kick.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼ pounds fresh okra
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
½ teaspoon smoked salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature.
  • Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 797.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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