Fried Okra
Fried Okra
Okra is a staple of the South, and it gets even more of a Southern kick when it's dusted in cornmeal and deep-fried.For this dish and more, check out 10 recipes Southerners always have on their Thanksgiving table.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- canola oil, for frying
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound okra
Directions
- Fill a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet with canola oil and set it over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the okra and toss it together with the cornmeal and salt until well-coated.
- Shake off the excess cornmeal.
- Fry in the oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to a towel-lined plate to cool.
- Serve hot.