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Okra: Crunchy Fried Okra

Source of Recipe

justmecookin


List of Ingredients

1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 cups saltine cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh okra, cut in half lengthwise
Peanut oil


Recipe

Stir together buttermilk and egg. Combine cracker crumbs, flour, and salt. Dip okra pieces in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cracker crumb mixture.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees. Fry okra, in 3 batches, 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 to 6 servings