Easy Cheesy Stuffed Fried Okra Recipe
Easy Cheesy Stuffed Fried Okra takes crispy, tender fried okra and stuffs it with melty, slightly spicy Pepper Jack cheese, creating a Southern classic and comfort food. Deceptively simple to make and utterly addictive, it’s perfect for a spontaneous snack or crowd-pleasing side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Okra Pods (about 2-4 inches long, bright green and firm)
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- All-Purpose Flour
- Eggs
- Cornmeal or Breadcrumbs (use your favorite)
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Cooking Oil for Frying (Vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Prepare Okra: Wash and dry okra pods, trim off stem ends, make a lengthwise slit, and stuff with cheese.
- Set Up Breading Station: Prepare dishes with seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and seasoned cornmeal or breadcrumbs.
- Bread Okra: Dredge okra in flour, dip in eggs, coat with cornmeal/breadcrumbs.
- Fry Okra: Heat oil, fry breaded okra until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain fried okra on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- To reheat, use an air fryer or oven at 350°F until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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