Fried Okra

Name: Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 pods okra, in 1/4 inch pieces, sliced; 1 Eggs, beaten; 1 cup Cornmeal; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil

Golden, crispy fried okra nuggets with a seasoned cornmeal coating are a Southern classic. Easy to make for a simple and delicious summer appetizer.

Brooke1999

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Total30 min

Servings4

Difficultymedium

Dinner / SupperSides

Ingredients

10pods okra, in 1/4 inch pieces, sliced
1Eggs, beaten
1 cupCornmeal
0.25 tspSalt
0.25 tspGround Black Pepper
0.5 cupVegetable Oil

Instructions

1
Soak okra in beaten egg in a small bowl for 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
4
Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5
Serve hot and enjoy!