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Ingredients
- 6 cups oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
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, House Seasoning, 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. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.) Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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By Pauladeenfan01
on October 26, 2011
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Anything you make i love.........paula...wooo,wooo
By vjonsie
Knoxville, TN
on September 01, 2011
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Delicious, did not add near that much oil but turned out great.
By whateate
on August 01, 2011
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I grew up eating fried okra and this is way better than what I used to have in restaurants! The breading is light and crispy and delicious. Make sure the oil comes back up to temp between batches or they won't be as light.
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