Cajun Fried Okra
Ingredients
- 6 cups oil for frying
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¼ tsp cajun spice
- 2 lbs okra fresh, cut into 1/2-inch thick
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. (You may not need to use this much oil; do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.)
- In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and seasonings.
- 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. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.)
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
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