Oklahoma onion burger is prepared by smashing thin slices of onions into a beef patty. The meat and onions cook together until the onions become caramelized and crispy and the meat is fully cooked. The burger usually also contains a slice of American cheese, pickles, and mustard or mayonnaise (or both), all tucked inside soft and fluffy burger buns.

A popular side dish called fried okra is a must-have at any Southern festivity, and almost every Southern cook has a favorite recipe. Okra is usually coated with cornmeal or flour and shallow-fried in oil. It is sometimes served with ranch dressing, used for dipping the fried okra in it.

Hog fry is a traditional social event organized by the Oklahoma Cherokees. At the event, big iron kettles are typically placed over open fires before they're filled with either lard or oil. During the course of the event, pieces of pork are placed into greased kettles, then seasoned with salt and fried until fully cooked.

Southern fried crappie is a beloved dish from Oklahoma, consisting of crappie fish fillets that are rolled in cornmeal, seasonings, and Cayenne pepper, then deep-fried until golden brown in color. The dish is commonly sprinkled with lemon juice and served either with French fries, onions, or hushpuppies.