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3 Ingredient Fried Okra

Enjoy a classic Southern treat with this crispy, golden fried okra. Just three ingredients make this well loved classic a treat evreyone will love.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 67kcal

Equipment

  • 1 ziplock bag
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh okra sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp bacon grease
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and dry fresh okra. Slice into pieces discarding the stem.
  • Place slices of fresh okra into a ziplock bag and add in corneal. Seal bag and shake to evenly coat okra pieces with a thin layer of cornmeal. Add more if needed but be careful not to have too much loose cornmeal in the bag.
  • Heat up a cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Add in bcon grease or olive oil.
  • Once grease is hot, add in your okra, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until okra is crispy and cornmeal has browned to your liking.
  • Remove the okra from the skillet onto a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use olive oil, coconut oil, or vegetable oil in place of bacon grease. 
Okra tastes best when it is a little "overcooked." 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg