Ingredients :
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 pound fresh okra stems and tips removed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2/3 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for frying
Directions :
- Prepare a baking sheet with a wire baking rack. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add okra and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- In a zip-top bag, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Shake well to combine.
- Using a mesh strainer, drain okra. With a slotted spoon and working in small batches, add okra to cornmeal mixture. Shake gently to coat and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining okra.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 3/4-inch oil and heat to 375 degrees. Add okra in batches, and cook until brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Season to taste with salt and serve.
