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Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

Crispy, flavorful fritters made with fresh okra and green tomatoes—perfect as a starter or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh okra, sliced Use the freshest okra available.
  • 1 cup green tomatoes, diced Fresh green tomatoes are recommended.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 large egg Ensure the egg is at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup milk Milk can be substituted with a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • as needed Oil for frying Use a high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by rinsing your okra and green tomatoes well. Slice the okra and dice the green tomatoes into small pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until completely mixed.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Fold in the chopped okra and green tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat until hot.
  2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the batter mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly. Fry in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve these fritters hot with a tangy dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy aioli.

Notes

Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for a few minutes on each side.