French Fried Okra

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut the okra into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. Beat the egg with the milk until well combined.
  3. Bring cooking oil to a hot temperature suitable for frying, similar to French fries.
  4. Sift flour into a shallow pan or plate.
  5. Dip 5 or 6 slices of okra into the milk mixture, then drop them into the flour, roll to coat evenly.
  6. Immediately drop the coated okra slices into the hot oil and fry until light brown.
  7. Remove the fried okra and drain on paper towels.
  8. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 58.9g 21% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 210.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 259mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 182.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

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).

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