Keto Southern Fried Okra
How to Make It
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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!
Step 4
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.
Ingredients
- Okra – 6 ounce
- Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick – 2 tsp
- Olive Oil – 1-½ tablespoon
- Garlic Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Oregano, Ground – 1 teaspoon
- Salt, Sea Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Raw Egg – 1 medium
- Almonds, Raw – ½ cup, ground