"Fried Okra

This "Fried Okra" recipe taste delicious and the okra is tender. It is better than what you would get at Cracker Barrel!

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/2 cup buttermilk

6 cups oil, for frying

Directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper.

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.

Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.