Cornmeal Crusted Okra

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds whole okra
  • .5 pounds yellow cornmeal
  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Split okra in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper
  2. 2
    Combine eggs and milk and mix well. (If mixture is too thick, add more milk)
  3. 3
    Dredge 1/4 of the okra in flour just to coat, shake off access
  4. 4
    Submerge okra in cornmeal, coat each piece well and shake off the excess
  5. 5
    Repeat steps till all okra is coated in cornmeal
  6. 6
    Heat oil to 350 degrees and fry okra in small batches until golden and crispy. Okra should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  7. 7
    Toss crispy okra with salt and pepper to taste

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