Fried Okra
My easy 20-minute fried okra recipe is easy to follow, and the resulting side dish is crunchy, earthy, and savory.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced okra (about 1/2 inch thick slices)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together the garlic salt, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, dip each piece of okra in the flour mixture before dredging them in the eggs and coating them in the flour a second time.
- Gently place your okra in the oil and allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Allow the fried okra to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your oil reaches about 350-375°F before frying your okra.
- You can use either fresh or frozen okra in this recipe. If you are having a hard time finding it fresh, you can usually find sliced okra in the freezer section.
- We like to serve our fried okra with a garlic or malt vinegar aioli sauce. It is also good served with ketchup or spicy sriracha mayo.
- While this okra is best served fresh, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat your okra in the microwave for about 45 seconds. If you have an air fryer, you can use that and reheat your okra for about 5 minutes at 390°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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