Crispy Fried Okra

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh okra (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (go up if you enjoy the spice)

Oil for frying

Directions

Season okra with salt and pepper.

Add eggs to a separate small bowl and beat.

Combine flour, cornmeal, seasoned bread crumbs, paprika and cayenne into another small bowl and whisk together.

Begin by dipping okra into dry coating mixture.

Next add okra to eggs coating on all sides.

Lastly dip back into the coating and set aside okra on baking sheet.

Repeat dredging process until all okra is ready. Let them all set for about 15-20 minutes until they are completely set up so the batter stays on.

Heat oil going up about an 1 inch in a frying pan over medium high heat. You should be looking for a temperature of around 350 F.

Fry okra until golden brown and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 169 kcal
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 62 mg
• Sodium: 162 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 6 g