Crispy Fried Okra

Name: Crispy Fried Okra
Ingredients: Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 16 ounces frozen okra cut or whole, thawed OR 1 pound fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick or left whole; cocktail sauce for dipping

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
1 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
16 ounces frozen okra cut or whole, thawed OR 1 pound fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick or left whole
cocktail sauce for dipping

Directions

1

HEAT several inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
2

COMBINE flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in medium bowl.
3

POUR buttermilk into a shallow dish.
4

DIP okra in buttermilk; tap off excess. Dredge in flour mixture to coat well. Working in batches, carefully add okra to hot oil. Cook until golden brown.
5

REMOVE from oil; drain on paper towels. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce for dipping if desired.