Fried Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Heat about 1/4-inch of cooking oil in a frying pan.
2. 2
   Season flour/cornmeal with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3
   NOTE: Flour and cornmeal may be mixed together or applied separately, and some recipes use only one or the other.
4. 4
   IF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL ARE MIXED: dredge okra in beaten eggs, then dredge in flour-cornmeal mixture.
5. 5
   IF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL ARE APPLIED SEPARATELY: dredge okra in flour, then egg, then cornmeal.
6. 6
   Place okra in heated oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown Stir occasionally so all sides get browned.
7. 7
   Drain on a paper towel and enjoy.