Fried okra
| Fried okra, showing the interior and exterior | |
| Type | Fried vegetable | 
|---|---|
| Course | Side dish | 
| Region or state | Southern United States | 
| Associated cuisine | Soul food, cuisine of the Southern United States | 
| Main ingredients | Okra | 
| Ingredients generally used | Cornmeal | 
Fried okra is a side dish associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States, particularly soul food. It is made by coating sliced okra in cornmeal and then frying it.