Crispy Soul-Style Fried Okra with Spicy Remoulade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Golden fried okra with a crunchy coating served alongside a tangy and spicy remoulade sauce, perfect as a soulful appetizer or side. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns fresh okra pods, cornmeal, all-purpose flour into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces fresh okra pods
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Pour 1 cup buttermilk into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
Step 2: Dip 1 lb sliced fresh okra (1/2-inch pieces) into the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to coat well.
Step 3: Heat about 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry okra in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl to create the remoulade sauce.
Step 5: Serve the crispy fried okra hot with the spicy remoulade on the side for dipping, delivering a crunchy, zesty soul food snack.