Southern Okra Fritters Recipes

OKRA PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the okra, onion, salt, pepper, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and cornmeal; and stir that into the okra mixture.
• Carefully drop spoonfuls of the okra batter into the hot oil, and fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

DOWN HOME OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and sea salt.
• 2. Combine the egg and water in another bowl.
• 3. Pour the water and egg into the cornmeal, stir until smooth.
• 4. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix till well distributed. ( Batter should be thick, wet, not dry.)
• 5. In a skillet, ( I use my cast iron ) heat oil on medium. For larger fritters, measure out about 1/4 cup of batter. Pour into the hot oil. Fry the cakes until the bottoms are brown and bubbles form on the tops and edges. About 3 minutes on each side. ( Add more oil as needed as you fry your fritters )
• 6. Drain on paper towels.
• 7. Serve with your favorite condiments. They go well with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!!!

OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl with a spoon mix together all ingredients except okra and oil. Fold in the okra. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Drop by spoonfuls into the hot oil. (I use a 1/4 cup measuring cup for each fritter). Fry on one side about 2 minutes or until good and crusty, turn and fry the other side. Drain on paper towels. Slather with butter and enjoy

OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add okra and onion and toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk. Add to okra mixture and stir just until combined.
• In two batches, drop batter in 2-tablespoonful mounds into oil. With a small spatula or butter knife, gently flatten each mound and fry until golden, about 4 minutes per side, flipping once (adjust heat if browning too quickly). Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve warm. Makes about 10.

OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add the grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and blend together using your hands.
• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Form patties 2 1/2 inches in diameter, about 1/2 the size of a hamburger. Place the fritter in the pan and cook until golden brown, about five minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about five minutes more. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium to large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk and canola oil until well blended. Add to the dry ingredients and beat until batter is well blended.
• 3. In a large sauce pan, add oil and heat until a thermometer reaches 375 degrees. Add okra to the batter, stir to combine. Using a spoon, drop by the spoonful into the hot oil- do not over crowd (they will stick together if you do) until lightly browned - (it only takes a few seconds so watch carefully). When brown to your satisfaction, take out with slotted spoon and drain on a plated lined with paper towels.

VEGGIE FRITTERS WITH SOUTHERN CHIVE DIP

Steps:

• Fill a Dutch oven a little less than halfway with the oil. Bring to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet.
• Whisk the flour, muffin mix, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the seltzer, trying to avoid any lumps, and stopping when your mixture is a touch thinner than pancake batter. Add the vegetables to the batter one type at a time-the vegetables will all have different cooking times-and toss to coat. Add the vegetables to the oil a few at a time. Fry, turning frequently, until they are golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to the cooling rack and repeat with the remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt as they come out of the oil.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, chives, lemon, sriracha and ginger in a small bowl. Serve the veggie fritters hot with the chive dipping sauce.