Crispy Okra
Vegetarian

Crispy Okra

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Enjoy this crispy Southern staple - okra, lightly coated in a flour-cornmeal blend and fried to golden perfection - a warm delight for guests.

150 calories/servingServing Size is 4 oz; about 7 pieces

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Serving Size is 4 oz; about 7 pieces

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings6

Ingredients

Servings: 6

  • 4 cups Wegmans Pure Olive Oil

  • 1/2 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal

  • 1 cup Wegmans Organic All Purpose Flour

  • 1/4 tsp Wegmans Organic Ground Cayenne Pepper

  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus additional to taste

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp Wegmans Organic Galic Powder

  • 2 pkgs (12 oz each) okra, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Ingredients

6
6

Price per serving

$0

Directions

  • Step 1

    Add oil to 2-qt saucepan; heat to 350 degrees (check temp with deep fry thermometer).

  • Step 2

    Add cornmeal, flour, cayenne, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to small shallow bowl; stir to combine.

  • Step 3

    Fill a separate shallow bowl with buttermilk; dip 7-8 okra at a time into buttermilk to coat. Transfer okra to cornmeal mixture; toss to coat. Add to pan; fry, stirring occasionally, 3-4 min, until golden brown. Repeat process with all okra. Drain briefly on paper towels; season with salt.

Chef Tip

Serve with Wegmans Remoulade Sauce for dipping.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.

Nutrition information per serving. 1 serving is 4 oz; about 7 pieces

150Calories

Amount

% Daily Value

Amount

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

1g

5.0%

Trans Fat

0g

0.0%

Cholesterol

0mg

0.0%

Sodium

260mg

11.3%

Dietary Fiber

4g

14.3%

Total Sugars

2g

7.1%

Incl. Added Sugars

0g

0.0%

Protein

4g

8.0%

Vitamin D

0mcg

0.0%

Calcium

102mg

7.7%

Iron

1mg

0.0%

Potassium

335mg

7.2%

Note: Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet.

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