How to Make Southern Style Fried Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Style Fried Okra is a classic dish that is beloved in the southern United States. This crispy and flavorful side dish is a staple at many southern gatherings and is a popular dish at summer barbecues and family reunions. The secret to making the best Southern Style Fried Okra lies in the combination of the perfect seasoning, the right amount of breading, and the ideal cooking method. In this recipe, we will walk you through the steps to make mouthwatering, crispy fried okra that will...

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Ingredients

  • 20 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large sweet onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place vegetables in a colander, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. In this next step, use your best judgement. Add enough corn meal to coat all of the vegetables in the bowl. Toss lightly till vegetables are coated with corn meal, adding more corn meal if necessary.
  • In a large frying pan, pour in oil to cover bottom of the pan; place pan over medium to medium-high heat. Heat oil until hot but not smoking. To test if oil is ready, wet your fingers with some water and flick water into oil. If the oil sizzles immediately, it is ready to cook.
  • Spoon out vegetables into frying pan in a single layer. When vegetables turn golden brown on bottom, flip them over, and continue cooking until browned on the other side. Transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels to drain oil. Repeat process till all vegetables are cooked.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 145mg