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Crunchy Fried Okra

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups buttermilk
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 2 cups saltine cracker crumbs (2 sleeves)
  
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 pound fresh okra, cut in half lengthwise
  
• Peanut oil
  






Instructions



1. Stir together buttermilk and egg.
   
   
2. Combine cracker crumbs, flour, and salt. Dip okra pieces in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cracker crumb mixture.
   
   
3. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; heat to 375° F. Fry okra in 3 batches, 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.