Pile of golden, breadcrumb-coated fried bite-sized snacks on a white plate, some with green centers showing through the coating.

Skillet Fried Okra

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Tricia Voyles
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Pile of golden, breadcrumb-coated fried bite-sized snacks on a white plate, some with green centers showing through the coating.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good. ” – Psalm 34:8

Fresh okra dredged in seasoned cornmeal and fried until golden and crisp. The Southern garden-to-table classic, the way grandma made it.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced okra
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

Toss okra in cornmeal seasoning. Heat oil in skillet.

Fry okra until golden. Drain and serve hot.

Nutrition

Per Serving (approximate)
180
Calories
3g
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
11g
Fat
3g
Sugar
Nutrition Calories: 180 | Carbs: 18g | Sugar: 3g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
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