Fried Okra Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Fried Okra Recipe). A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fried Okra Recipe

Ingredients

10 pods okra

sliced in 1/4 inch pieces

1 egg

beaten

1 cup cornmeal

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup vegetable oil

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Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl combine cornmeal salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture coating evenly. 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.

Nutritional Information

Fried Okra Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 393.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.7g 9%

Carbohydrates: 29g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 29.2g 45%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 24%

Cholesterol: 46.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 227.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 95mcg 24%

Calcium: 33.3mg 3%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 25.5mg 9%

Potassium: 114.7mg 3%

Sodium: 167.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 262.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.