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Okra Fritters

Source of Recipe


From "The Southern Bite Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 pound okra, coarsely chopped
  
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chopped okra and onion. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk and then add it to the okra mixture. Stir until just combined.
   
   
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   
   
3. Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonfuls. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula. Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Cook in batches, adding more oil, if necessary; drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
   
   Makes about 12 fritters.