Okra Patties

This fried okra patty recipe is made with fresh okra and onions, then coated in cornmeal batter and fried to perfection for a crispy southern snack.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pound okra, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix okra, onion, water, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, and baking powder in a small bowl: add to okra mixture.

Step 3

Lower spoonfuls of okra batter carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra batter.