Easy Southern Crispy Fried Okra Recipe

Published Jan 16, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: All Wings Everything via YouTube

There are a lot of snacks that I enjoyed eating as a child and even now that I’m all grown up, and probably one of my favorites is a crispy fried okra! It’s just a food that I can never get tired of eating and is something that I enjoy munching on while playing games with friends or family, or while I’m watching my favorite show.

I can probably finish a whole bowl of fried okra in just one sitting and I can eat it every day, too. Fried okra is a food that you can enjoy eating as is or with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, any sauce will taste great with it, trust me. If you want to give this a try today, then learn the recipe, and watch this video tutorial by All Wings Everything on YouTube

Ingredients for Crispy Fried Okra:

12-16 ounces of okra
1 cup + 2 tbsp of flour
1 cup of cornmeal
1 cup of buttermilk
2 tsp + ½ tsp of seasoned salt
½ tsp of black pepper
Cayenne pepper powder, to taste, optional
1 egg
½ tsp of paprika
½ tsp of onion powder
½ tsp of garlic powder
2 tbsp of hot sauce

How to Make Crispy Fried Okra:

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the 1 cup of the flour, then add in the cornmeal as well followed by the seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, and whisk them until uniform before setting them aside for later. Now, make sure to rinse the okra and pat them dry, then cut off the top and bottom, and slice them into ½ inch pieces or any size that you want. Transfer the chopped okra to a large bowl, then sprinkle some flour, and toss them until coated.

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Step 2

Season them with salt, black pepper, and more flour, then toss until well coated, and set them aside. In another large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and tabasco sauce until incorporated, then add in the coated okra, and mix until fully submerged and coated. Let them sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer the okra to the flour mixture making sure to shake off the excess batter before adding them in, and then toss them until fully coated.

How to Make Southern Crispy Fried Okra — Image credit: All Wings Everything via YouTube

Step 3

Place the coated okra on a wire rack, then preheat the oil in a pot or deep pan to 350°, then deep fry the okra a little at a time, and cook them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove the cooked okra with a slotted spoon or spider, then transfer them to a wire rack to drain off the excess oil, and cook the rest. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce on the side and enjoy!