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Southern Fried Okra

Name: Southern Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying; Additional salt and pepper, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. —Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas

Ingredients

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

Directions

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°. 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.