Okra Fritters

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Okra Fritters
30 min.
4
302kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile vegetarian dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than these delectable Okra Fritters! Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, these crispy treats are both easy to make and packed with flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're the perfect addition to any meal. With a total of 302 calories per serving, you can enjoy these tasty morsels without any guilt.

To make these okra fritters, you'll need a mix of thawed and coarsely chopped frozen sliced okra, diced small yellow onion, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a few key seasonings. The process is simple yet effective, combining the ingredients into a batter before frying in vegetable oil until golden. The result is a batch of irresistibly crunchy fritters that are great on their own or as a complement to your favorite dishes.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a new weeknight side dish, these Okra Fritters are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Serve them warm, seasoned with a sprinkle of coarse salt and ground pepper, and watch them disappear in no time. Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with this easy-to-follow, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Ingredients

  • cups vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • cups okra frozen thawed sliced coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion diced yellow
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • butter knife

Directions

  1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Add okra and onion and toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk.
  3. Add to okra mixture and stir just until combined.
  4. 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).
  5. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve warm. Makes about 10.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein6.39%
Fat69.67%
Carbs23.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.25
Glycemic Load
9.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.490869615389%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
14.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.02kcal
15.1%
Fat:23.8g
36.61%
Saturated Fat:4.05g
25.31%
Carbohydrates:18.4g
6.13%
Net Carbohydrates:15.99g
5.81%
Sugar:2.43g
2.7%
Cholesterol:48.15mg
16.05%
Sodium:51.86mg
2.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.91g
9.82%
Vitamin K:55.97µg
53.3%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.78%
Folate:69.11µg
17.28%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.42%
Vitamin C:12.98mg
15.74%
Selenium:10.56µg
15.09%
Vitamin E:2.08mg
13.85%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.55%
Fiber:2.42g
9.66%
Magnesium:37.54mg
9.38%
Phosphorus:92.03mg
9.2%
Vitamin A:451.54IU
9.03%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.29%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.38%
Iron:1.32mg
7.36%
Calcium:72.98mg
7.3%
Potassium:234.79mg
6.71%
Copper:0.1mg
4.92%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.68%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.97%