Details

Serves	6
Total	30m
Prep	20m
Cook	10m
Active	30m
Difficulty	2/10
Tags	`type-appetizer` `cuisine-us` `ingredient-vegetable` `method-deep-fry` `type-snack`

Equipment

Large skillet
Large mixing bowls (two)
Small bowls for mise en place

Ingredients

Main

12 oz. Okra, rondelle

Dry

⅔ c. Cornmeal, yellow
⅓ c. All-Purpose Flour
⅓ c. Bread Crumbs, seasoned
1½ t Salt, divided
1 t Garlic Powder
1 t Smoked Paprika
¼ t Cayenne
TT Salt and Pepper

Wet

1 ea. Egg
2 T Milk

Frying

1 qt. Fry Oil, peanut, canola, soy

Instructions

Prep

Heat oil to 375°F. Set up drying rack or paper towels.
In one bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, smoke paprika, and pepper.
In second bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Cut okra, season.

Cook

Dust okra in cornmeal mixture, dip in egg mixture, then cornmeal mixture again.
Fry 3-5 minutes in batches.

Finish

Serve immediately or keep warm in a warming drawer or low temperature oven.