Fried Okra
Crispy Fried okra is easy to make and so tasty. The vegetable is sliced to bite-size pieces, dredged in flour, and fried to golden, crunchy perfection. Delicious as an appetizer or side dish!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound fresh okra, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch rounds
- canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil to 350 F.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
- 3
In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well distributed.
- 4
Dip the okra in the beaten eggs to fully coat.
- 5
Dredge in flour mixture to fully coat.
- 6
In the hot oil, add okra in batches and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- 7
With a slotted spoon, remove okra from the pot and drain on a wire rack. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve with spicy vinegar dip.