Southern Fried Okra

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Okra (fresh or frozen) (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/8 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups vegetable oil to fry with

Steps

1. 1

   Drizzle buttermilk over okra.

2. 2

   Season okra with seasoning salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Mix with hands to thoroughly coat okra.

4. 4

   Sprinkle all-purpose flour over okra, mix with hands to evenly coat.

5. 5

   Mix in yellow (or white) cornmeal.

6. 6

   Make sure the okra aren’t sticking together.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a deep fryer.

8. 8

   Carefully drop okra into the deep fryer.

9. 9

   Fry for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until okra are golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove okra from the deep fryer with a slotted spoon.

11. 11

    Place okra on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil.

12. 12

    Allow to cool.

13. 13

    Add salt to taste.

14. 14

    Enjoy!