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Crispy Southern-Style Fried Okra Recipe

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Ingredients

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2 lbs okra, well rinsed
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons water
2 cups buttermilk
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups flour
2 cups smashed saltine crackers (cornmeal size)
black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil

Nutritional information

1629.1
Calories
1351 g
Calories From Fat
150.1 g
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
38.5 mg
Cholesterol
1910.9 mg
Sodium
63.1 g
Carbs
6.8 g
Dietary Fiber
6 g
Sugars
13.3 g
Protein
458g
Serving Size

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Crispy Southern-Style Fried Okra Recipe

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    Okra is the most awful thing on the face of the earth when raw, but by gosh, when it's cooked like this it is totally marvelous.
    Thanks, DiB's, for posting this one.

    • 65 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Southern Fried Okra, A Southern Classic!, Okra is the most awful thing on the face of the earth when raw, but by gosh, when it’s cooked like this it is totally marvelous Thanks, DiB’s, for posting this one , A Southern Classic!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cut the Stems Off and Slice Okra 1/4 Inch Thick.

    2
    Done

    in a Large Bowl Mix Together the Egg, Water, Buttermilk and 2 Teaspoons Salt.

    3
    Done

    Add Okra.

    4
    Done

    in Another Bowl Mix Together the Flour, Cracker Crumbs, Remaining Salt and the Cayenne and Black Pepper.

    5
    Done

    Remove Okra With a Slotted Spoon and Add to Flour Mixture, Toss and Remove to a Rack to Shake Off Excess Flour.

    6
    Done

    Heat the Oil to 350.

    7
    Done

    Add the Okra by Spoonfulls and Fry to Golden Brown.

    8
    Done

    Remove With a Slotted Spoon to Paper Towels to Drain.

    9
    Done

    Keep Warm While You Fry Remaining Okra.

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