Description
Crispy, golden, and packed with Southern flavor, these savory fritters are perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light snack! Featuring fresh okra, tangy green tomato, and a touch of cornmeal crunch, they fry up beautifully and disappear even faster.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ lb okra, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 large green tomato, diced
- ½ onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Vegetables
Wash the okra and green tomato. Chop the okra into ½-inch pieces, dice the green tomato, and finely chop the onion. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. - Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning. - Step 3: Add the Vegetables
Add the okra, green tomato, and onion to the dry mixture. Toss gently to coat the veggies with the flour-cornmeal blend. - Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk. Pour into the vegetable mixture and stir just until combined. The batter should be thick and scoopable. - Step 5: Fry the Fritters
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C). Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough—a test drop of batter should sizzle right away.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the fritters won’t crisp up evenly.
- If the batter feels too thick or dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of buttermilk.
- Want a spicy twist? Add a pinch of cayenne or finely diced jalapeños to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: okra fritters, green tomato fritters, Southern appetizers, crispy vegetable fritters, buttermilk cornmeal fritters