Description
Crispy southern‑style okra patties made with chopped okra, onion, cornmeal‑flour batter, and fried until golden.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 lb okra, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup cornmeal
Instructions
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the chopped okra, onion, salt, pepper, water, and egg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cornmeal; then stir that into the okra mixture until well combined.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove the patties with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Use finely chopped okra (hand‑chopping preferred) to reduce slime. Avoid food‑processor chopping :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Adjust seasoning—some add garlic powder, cayenne, or additional cornmeal for texture and flavor :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container and reheated—best reheated in a skillet or toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 1/6 of batch)
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
