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