Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Southern Fried Okra Recipe.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
3 TBSPs buttermilk
2 TBSPs all-purpose flour
2 TBSPs cornmeal
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP garlic herb seasoning blend
1/8 TSP pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Recipe Instructions:

Pat okra dry with paper towels.
Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper.
Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in.
of oil to 375 degrees.
Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

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