SPICY OKRA FRITTERS

Servings4 ServingsTotal Time25 minsDifficultyBeginner

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Spicy Okra Fritters are packed with fresh herbs, warm spices, and vibrant flavors. A fun and modern way to enjoy okra as a healthy appetizer, light lunch, or vegetarian snack.

Spicy okra fritters
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Ingredients & Products Used
 1 bag (400g) Ocean Garden Small Okra, slightly defrosted
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 4 green onions, finely chopped
 ½ cup parsley, chopped
 ¼ cup mint, chopped
 2 tbsp dill, chopped
 Finely chopped chili, to taste
 2 tbsp lemon zest
 3 eggs
 ¼ cup Ocean Garden Flour
 Salt, to taste
 2 tsp allspice
 1 tsp baking powder
 Olive oil, for cooking
For Serving
 Fresh vegetables
 Lemon wedges
 Yogurt or tarator sauce (optional)
HOW TO MAKE IT
1

Finely slice the okra and place it in a bowl. Marinate with lemon juice for 5 minutes.

2

Add the green onions, parsley, mint, dill, chili, lemon zest, eggs, flour, salt, allspice, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.

3

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

4

Spoon portions of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly to form fritters.

5

Cook for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

6

Serve warm with fresh vegetables, lemon wedges, and your favorite dipping sauce.

OCEAN GARDEN TIP

For an even lighter version, cook the fritters in the air fryer at 190°C for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

✔️ A creative way to enjoy okra ✔️ Crispy and flavorful ✔️ Rich in fresh herbs ✔️ Great for meal prep ✔️ Vegetarian friendly ✔️ Perfect for sharing

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Ingredients & Products Used

Ingredients & Products Used
 1 bag (400g) Ocean Garden Small Okra, slightly defrosted
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 4 green onions, finely chopped
 ½ cup parsley, chopped
 ¼ cup mint, chopped
 2 tbsp dill, chopped
 Finely chopped chili, to taste
 2 tbsp lemon zest
 3 eggs
 ¼ cup Ocean Garden Flour
 Salt, to taste
 2 tsp allspice
 1 tsp baking powder
 Olive oil, for cooking
For Serving
 Fresh vegetables
 Lemon wedges
 Yogurt or tarator sauce (optional)
SPICY OKRA FRITTERS
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