4-Ingredient Fried Okra is a recipe that every Southerner should know how to make. This simple recipe highlights the flavor of the okra since it's only made with four ingredients. Simply coat the okra in cornmeal, salt, and pepper and fry them in oil. Even people who claim that they don't like okra will be won over by this recipe. After all, who can resist fried food? Enjoy this recipe for fried okra as an appetizer or alongside you main dish meal for the perfect Southern treat. This is a recipe you'll return to again and again!
Yields2 servings
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time20 min
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kmcartoonity 62072 74
Jun 30, 2017
This recipe is a welcome change from the usual French fries or onion rings when you are craving fried food or looking for something to pair with your fried catch of the day after a fishing trip! I think I like okra best this way, since it seems to get somewhat slimy when you saut it.

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