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Firecracker Fried Okra recipe
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Firecracker Fried Okra

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword firecracker-fried-okra, fried-okra, okra-recipes, southern-fried-okra
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 498kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb fresh okra cleaned, ends removed and sliced
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1-2 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 cup all purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp divided use
  • 1/2 cup yellow self rising cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4-6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Add sliced okra to a medium bowl. Toss with 2 Tbsp all purpose flour and sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • In another shallow bowl whisk hot sauce into buttermilk.
  • Meanwhile, on a shallow dish use a whisk to sift together remaining 1 cup flour, yellow cornmeal, salt, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper.
  • Dip the floured okra in buttermilk then into the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading. Shake off any excess.
  • Meanwhile, in a dutch oven or deep heavy bottomed saucepan heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  • Fry breaded okra in batches until golden, for about 3-4 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel lined baking pan to drain.
  • Dust lightly with salt immediately after removing them from the hot oil.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

If you prefer a milder version, omit the cayenne and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 861IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg