Crispy Pickled Okra Fritters with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Crispy on the outside and tangy on the inside, these Pickled Okra Fritters turn a Southern favorite into a golden, crave-worthy bite with a zesty chow chow–style dipping sauce.

These crispy fritters turn our tangy Sweet Home Pickled Okra into a bold, share-worthy appetizer. Perfect for game day, entertaining, or anytime you want something crunchy with Southern flair.

Ingredients

For the fritters

• 1 jar Sweet Home Pickled Okra, drained and finely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the dipping sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1–2 tablespoons Sweet Home Vidalia Onion Chow Chow or pickle brine
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the batter
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Stir in the chopped Pickled Okra.
3. Combine
   Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Heat the oil
   Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
5. Fry the fritters
   Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
6. Drain
   Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
7. Make the sauce
   Stir together mayonnaise, Chow Chow or pickle brine, hot sauce, and pepper.
8. Serve warm
   Serve fritters hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Perfect Pairings

• Add to a game day spread with wings and sliders
• Serve as a starter with cocktails or mocktails
• Pair with grilled fish or shrimp for a Southern plate

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