French Fried Okra
Crispy and tender, French Fried Okra offers a delightful snack or side dish with a crunchy exterior and flavorful interior. Perfect for okra lovers and those seeking a Southern-inspired treat, this recipe highlights the vegetable's natural flavor with a golden, savory coating.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the okra into 1/4-inch slices.
- Beat the egg with the milk until well combined.
- Bring cooking oil to a hot temperature suitable for frying, similar to French fries.
- Sift flour into a shallow pan or plate.
- Dip 5 or 6 slices of okra into the milk mixture, then drop them into the flour, roll to coat evenly.
- Immediately drop the coated okra slices into the hot oil and fry until light brown.
- Remove the fried okra and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).