Fried Okra with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
Introduction
Looking for a tasty and easy way to cook okra? This recipe for Fried Okra with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce is perfect! The okra is coated in a light batter and fried until crispy, then served with a delicious dipping sauce. You can also try serving it with other dipping sauces or as a side dish.
Ingredients
1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (125ml) ranch dressing
1/4 cup (60ml) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) black pepper
1/2 pound (225g) fresh okra, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
Vegetable oil, for frying
Method
1. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, ranch dressing, flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add the okra pieces and coat evenly with the batter.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
4. Add the battered okra and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve with the ranch dipping sauce and enjoy!
Potential changes & improvements
Try serving this Fried Okra with other dipping sauces such as BBQ sauce, ketchup, or hot sauce.
You could also add some chopped fresh herbs to the batter for extra flavor.
What other food it works well with
This Fried Okra would be delicious served as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. It would also be great as a snack or appetizer.
Common Mistakes
Be sure to not overcrowd the pan when frying the okra, otherwise it will not get crispy.
Also, be sure to check the oil temperature before adding the okra. If it’s too hot, the outside will get crispy while the inside remains raw.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 200
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 470mg
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 5g
Allergens
This recipe contains milk and wheat.