Okra Patties

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 pound okra, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

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