🧾 Ingredients
500 g fresh okra
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
1 cup cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Vegetable oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Okra
Wash the okra well and dry it completely.
Cut into bite-size slices (about 1–2 cm thick).
2️⃣ Soak the Okra
Place okra slices in a bowl.
Pour buttermilk over them.
Let soak for 10–15 minutes (this helps coating stick and reduces sliminess).
3️⃣ Make the Coating
In another bowl, mix:
Cornmeal
Flour
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Mix well until combined.
4️⃣ Coat the Okra
Remove okra from buttermilk.
Toss in the cornmeal mixture.
Make sure each piece is fully coated.
5️⃣ Fry the Okra
Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
Fry okra in batches (do not overcrowd).
Cook for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove and place on paper towels to drain oil.
🍽️ Serving Tips
Serve hot with ranch sauce, garlic mayo, or ketchup.
Sprinkle a little salt immediately after frying.
Best eaten fresh and crispy.
✅ Extra Tip: For extra crunch, add 2 tbsp cornstarch to the coating mix.
If you want, I can also give you:
Air fryer version 🔥
Oven baked healthy version 🥗
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Fried Okra
