Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

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Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

Get the best of fried green tomatoes and fried okra together in this Fried Okra & Green Tomato Fritters recipe.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings fritters

Calories 147kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound okra (coarsely chopped)
1 large green tomato (diced)
1/2 onion (finely diced)
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chopped okra, green tomato, and onion. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk, and then add it to the okra mixture. Stir until just combined.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonsful. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula. Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary; then drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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