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Okra and Green Tomato Fritters
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins

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

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 fritters
Author: Stacey Little | Southern Bite
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.
 
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