Ingredients
1 lb fresh okra, sliced
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Vegetable oil, for frying
Method
Wash, dry, and slice the okra into ½-inch pieces.
Place the okra in a bowl and coat with buttermilk.
In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Drain excess buttermilk and toss the okra in the cornmeal mixture.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet.
Fry the okra in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.