Southern Fried Okra

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This Keto take on southern fried okra is coated in a seasoned low carb breading, then pan fried until crisp and golden. This easy Keto side dish is simple to prepare, but delivers on flavor and texture. The perfect accompaniment to any southern inspired Keto dinner.

How to Make Keto Fried Okra

Typically, fried okra is coated in a carb heavy batter of flour or corn. Our low carb breading is prepared with ground almonds, smokey paprika, garlic powder and fragrant oregano. The okra is diced then coated in a layer of beaten egg before coating in the seasoned breading. The okra is then pan fried in olive oil until tender inside and crisp on the outside.

Serving Suggestions

This Keto fried okra makes a great side dish to a southern inspired main. Perfect served alongside Keto fried chicken or Cajun spiced pork chops. This would also make a great BBQ side, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

Ingredients

6 ounce okra
2 teaspoon gourmet collection smoked paprika by mccormick
1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano, ground
1 teaspoon salt, sea salt
1 medium raw egg
½ cup, ground almonds, raw

Instructions

Clean the okra and cut off the tops and tips and discard. Dice the okra into half inch pieces and set to one side. Crack the egg into a mixing bowl and beat to combine. Set aside next to the okra. Add the ground almonds, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and oregano to another mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
Tip the diced okra into the bowl with the beaten egg. Use a spoon to stir well. Ensure that all the okra pieces are liberally coated in the beaten egg.
Tip the prepared breading mixture into the bowl with the egg coated okra. Stir well to combine. Ensure that the okra pieces are well coated in the seasoned breading. The breading should easily adhere to the okra – it doesn’t matter if the breading is heavier in some places than others. These parts will just be extra crispy!
Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium/high heat. Once hot, add the breaded okra pieces in an even layer. Cook the okra on one side until the breading is crisp and golden – about 4 minutes. Turn and fry the other side for a further four minutes or until the breading is crisp and golden all over and the okra is tender and cooked through. Serve hot.