southern fried okra
- 1 pound fresh okra cut in ½ inch pieces
- ½ cup Gluten Free Panko or Corn Meal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk)
- Grapeseed Oil for frying
- In a large cast iron skillet, cover the bottom of pan with oil. Do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine panko, flour, and spices to taste.
- Dip okra in milk then dredge in flour mixture to coat well.
- Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.)
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
Recipe by So Chic Life at https://sochiclife.com/southern-fried-okra/
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