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Crispy Okra Hush Puppies: Southern-Fried Delight with a Veggie Twist! 🌽🧅🌿
Golden, crunchy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside—these Okra Hush Puppies are the ultimate Southern comfort food with a delicious green upgrade! Made with fresh okra, sweet cornmeal, and aromatic spices, these little fried bites are irresistibly addictive.
Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, they’re fantastic served with remoulade, spicy mayo, or just a squeeze of lemon. Plus, they’re a great way to use up garden okra without the slimy texture some folks dislike!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Crispy outside, moist inside – The perfect texture!
✅ Packed with flavor – Sweet cornmeal, spicy kick, and fresh okra.
✅ No slimy okra here! – Frying eliminates the usual okra texture issue.
✅ Great for crowds – Easy to make in big batches for parties or BBQ sides.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 Hush Puppies)
Main Ingredients
1 cup fresh okra, finely chopped (or grated)
1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 small onion, finely diced
1 egg, beaten
½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
For Serving (Optional)
Spicy remoulade sauce
Lemon wedges
Hot sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions
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