Ingredients
- 6 cups oil
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons special seasonings recipe follows
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh okra sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet to 350 degrees. Do not fill more than halfway up the sides with oil. In a medium bowl, combine special seasoning, cayenne pepper, flour and cornmeal. Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well. Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. ( Cook in batches.) Removed from oil, drain on paper towels and then serve immediately.
Special seasoning
- 1 Cup salt, 14 cup black pepper, 1/4 cup garlic powder. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Recipe Credits:
Sharon Nipper
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