Fried Okra

Ingredients

• •1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• •1 cup cornmeal
• •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1/2 cup buttermilk
• •2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl and place okra pieces in it, stirring to coat evenly.
2. 2In another shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. 4Remove okra from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
5. 5Carefully place okra in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
6. 6Transfer fried okra to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then serve immediately.

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