Home » Food » By Course » Side Dishes » Southern Fried Okra Southern Fried Okra August 11, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew · No CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.Crispy, crunchy, flavorful nuggets of yumminess, this Southern Fried Okra recipe is just what you need to liven up any occasion!  Serve them as a snack or at your next BBQ or backyard party, this fried okra is sure to be a hit! Since moving from the Pacific Northwest to the South last year, you can be certain I’ve been spending a lot of time acquainting myself with the ins and outs of traditional Southern cuisine.  It’s always been something I’ve loved and have been intrigued by – all the history, culture and traditions behind Southern cooking – and it’s been rewarding living on location and being able to travel all around the South, speaking to locals, learning from people who have lived and cooked here for generations, and sampling dishes from mom and pop restaurants.  I’ve been keeping notes and have been working on a number of favorite dishes.

Today’s dish is a simple one, a snack or side dish, that features the much maligned okra.  But for anyone who insists they hate okra because it’s slimy have no fear – there is no trace of sliminess in these delightfully crisp and crunchy nuggets of deliciousness.I can almost guarantee that even if you hate okra, you will love these! What is Okra? Okra are edible green seed pods in the mallo

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