Okra fritters

By taniaf

per serv: 234 cal

Ingredients

• 2 cups veg oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups frozen slice okra, thawed and chopped
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, okra and onion, toss to coat. Whisk together egg and buttermilk, then add to okra mixture and stir until combined.
In batches, drop batter in 2-tbsp mounds into oil. With a small spatula, flatten mound and fry until golden, 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt before serving.