Fried Okra

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 40 pods okra
  • 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
  • shortening for deep-frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut okra into 1/4-inch-thick slices; sprinkle with cold water.
  2. 2
    Mix corn flake crumbs, cornmeal, flour and seasonings in shallow dish.
  3. 3
    Add okra; toss lightly to evenly coat with crumb mixture.
  4. 4
    Deep-fry okra in 1 to 2 inches hot shortening in large skillet or saucepan until golden brown.
  5. 5
    Serve hot.

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