Awesome Fried Okra
 
 
You don't have to live in the South to have this southern-fried awesome okra -- delicious on any table, anywhere!
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. fresh okra, sliced ½-inch thick round pieces
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Oil* for frying amount dependent on size of frying skillet
Instructions
  1. Rinse okra pods in water and dry with paper towel. Slice into ½" round slices being careful to keep the pods away from water and as dry as possible.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne pepper.
  3. Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well.
  4. Spread okra on baking sheet and allow to set while dipping and coating the rest of the okra.
  5. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Fill with ¼" to ½" oil up the sides of the skillet.
  6. Carefully add breaded okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, turning only once. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.)
  7. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
Notes
* Oil used can be canola, corn, grape or coconut (without flavor). Use your favorite oil for frying. Butter will be too greasy.


This recipe adapted from a recipe by Paula Deen, Food Network.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/awesome-fried-okra/