SPICY FRIED OKRA

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
6 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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