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Okra Hush Puppies 🌽🧅🌿

Crispy and flavorful hush puppies with a delightful okra twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl For mixing ingredients
  • Deep fryer or large skillet For frying hushpuppies

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar

Dry Ingredients & Okra

  • 4 cups very thinly sliced okra
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix (such as House Autry)
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • as needed Vegetable oil For frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and sugar until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the okra, cornmeal mix, garlic powder, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F (190°C).
  • Drop spoonfuls of the hushpuppy batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove hushpuppies from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.