Perfect Southern Fried Okra

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 lbs Okra, fresh rounds

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal, yellow
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk

Found on southernmadesimple.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh okra - cut into rounds
• 1 egg
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅕ tsp pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

• Wash okra thoroughly and cut into rounds at your desired thickness
• In a large bowl, combine egg and buttermilk and scramble
• In a second large bowl, combine dry ingredients
• Pour an appropriate amount of oil into deep fryer and preheat to 350 F
• Soak okra in buttermilk mixture and toss into flour mixture
• Shake in batter until each piece of okra is coated
• Place okra into deep fryer in small batches, making sure any pieces that have clumped together are separated
• Fry until golden brown
• Remove and place on paper towels or on a wire rack
• Add additional salt if desired
• Serve immediately