Description
Crispy, golden Okra and Green Tomato Fritters made with simple pantry staples and garden vegetables. A perfect Southern appetizer or snack with bold flavor and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ pound okra, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 large green tomato, diced
½ onion, finely diced
1 large egg
½ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Coarsely chop the okra, dice the green tomato, and finely dice half an onion. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Add chopped vegetables to the dry mix. Toss to coat evenly.
4. In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix with the buttermilk until smooth.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir gently just until combined. Don’t overmix.
6. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
7. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the skillet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
8. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crisp. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
9. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute buttermilk with ½ cup milk plus 1½ teaspoons lemon juice.
Frozen okra works if thawed and patted dry.
Make them spicy by adding jalapeño or Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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