Savory Fried Okra Recipe

Try making this easy and healthy dish made from okra. This savory fried okra recipe is perfect as a side dish or snack, using inexpensive ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious treat. Enjoy the crispy texture and flavorful taste of this simple yet satisfying recipe.

Savory Fried Okra Recipe
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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Okra is one of the cheapest, highly nutritious vegetables, rich in vitamins C, A, and K1. It is also a great source of magnesium, antioxidants, fiber, and folate. In the culinary world, it is commonly used as a thickening agent in various dishes. This particular recipe gives your okra an extra crunch and flavor, perfect for those looking for a fried okra recipe without the need for any expensive ingredients.

Interesting Facts about Okra

  • Okra is rich in nutrients and can help lower the risk of heart disease, control blood sugar, and maintain digestive health due to its high fiber content and antioxidant properties.

  • Okra can help maintain good eye health due to its vitamin A content.

  • Okra seeds can be used as an alternative for those who want caffeine-free coffee. This is achieved by drying, grinding, and roasting the seeds, providing a substitute for traditional coffee.

  • If you’re not a fan of the slimy texture of okra, you can reduce its sliminess by soaking it in vinegar for 30 minutes prior to cooking.

  • Okra is considered a “mucilaginous food,” which means it is gooey and slimy because of its soluble fiber content that dissolves in water and produces a gooey texture.

  • The longer okra cooks, the slimier it gets. To reduce sliminess, cook your okra for a short period over high heat.

  • Common cooking methods that reduce sliminess include stir-frying, air frying, sautéing, and deep frying.

Ingredients

  • 20-25 pieces medium sized okra
  • 3/4 cup of oil
  • 2/3 cup of flour
  • 1/3 cup of cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch.

    Add salt and pepper into the mixture then set aside.

  2. Slice the okra into your small sizes (suggested cut is 1/2 inch).

    Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl.

  3. Dip the sliced okra to the beaten eggs then dredge it to the flour mixture to coat. Make sure to coat evenly on all sides.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet. Once heated, carefully add the okra and cook until it's golden brown.

    (Tip: After removing Okra from pan place on a paper towel covered plate to remove excess oil, usually two paper towels do the trick.)

    Savory Fried Okra Recipe

  5. Best served when hot.

    Enjoy!