Back in 2011, a sweet reader named Julie Taylor sent me a recipe for okra fritters. My family and I fell in love. And, of course, I went to tweaking. One version ended up in my cookbook. Today I’m sharing my newest version. And dare I say it… it might be my favorite.
I’ve taken these crispy, delicious morsels and kicked them up a notch. Imagine the best of fried okra and fried green tomatoes in one bite. Simply amazing.
I can see these sprinkled with some cajun seasoning or dipped in some comeback sauce for even more flavor. You know, if that’s your thing. Which it should be your thing. That’s why you’re hear, right?
Anyway. Y’all enjoy!
Okra and Green Tomato Fritters
Get the best of fried green tomatoes and fried okra together in this Fried Okra & Green Tomato Fritters recipe.
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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Nana says
They look delicious and i do these with diced onions. They have the same taste and crunch as onion rings with much less fussing ang and prep time. I also use comeback sauce as a dip as it counteracts the ” heaviness ” of fried foods.
Stacey says
What a GREAT idea!!!
Kris says
Hey, Stacey and Nana, what is “comeback sauce”?
Stacey says
It’s a dipping sauce much like the sauce served in many chicken finger restaurants. Here’s my recipe: https://southernbite.com/comeback-sauce/
Paula Smith says
My roasted red pepper aioli would be delicious with these, served it at former restaurant where I was Managing Chef with our fried green tomatoes.
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
1-1/2 cups mayo
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. celery salt
1 Tbsp. horseradish (2, if you like it hotter)
1/4 tsp. each garlic powder and cayenne pepper
several drops of Tabasco
Feta Crumbles for topping
Combine all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender. Store in refrigerator.
Stacey says
This sounds delish! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jacqueline says
Those would be great dipped in a little remoulade! Or maybe even ranch dressing. I’m definitely going to be trying this!
Stacey says
Absolutely! Both sound like a delicious addition!
Grace says
Can I use frozen okra?
Stacey says
Absolutely! Just let it thaw first.
Nikki says
Stacey,
I cannot wait to make these! Genius recipe! I mean I thought your couldn’t get any better than a fried green tomato. You proved me wrong! Love this!
Stacey says
Ha! Thanks! I sure hope you’ll enjoy them!
Lori Lear says
Bet yellow squash would be great made this way too!! Thanks for the great recipe Stacey!!
Stacey says
Absolutely!
Susan McCormick says
We’ve had caterpillars decimating our garden this year so I went ahead and picked all the tomatoes, even the green ones. We also grow okra and I looked up recipes for okra and green tomatoes and found this site. I made a batch of these fritters. O.M.G. These are so good!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this recipe!!!!!!
Stacey says
I’m so glad you found me and that you enjoyed these! We sure love them!
Anne Lazarus says
Do you have a cookbook with these amazing recipes ?
Stacey says
I do! Click the cookbook link up at the top of the page.
Jean Fields says
Sounds great!
Stacey says
Thanks!!
LM says
Just made them. Added a few shakes of Cajun seasoning, they were delicious!
Stacey says
Yum! Sounds like a perfect addition! So glad you enjoyed them!
Deborah says
These look amazing!
I buy organic cornmeal. So far I haven’t found it in a self rising form. Do you know how much baking powder and soda I would use with regular cornmeal? 😊
Stacey says
Sure thing! Try this…For every 1 cup of self-rising cornmeal: Start with 1 cup of finely ground plain corn meal in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal and return it to the bag. To the bowl add 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix together.