Crispy Fried Okra

Name: Crispy Fried Okra
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh okra cut into 1 inch rounds; 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 large egg; 2 cups of cracker meal; 1 and 1/2 cups flour; 2 tsp of kosher salt; Canola oil for shallow frying. (You may also deep fry the okra if desired)

Ingredients

1 lb of fresh okra cut into 1 inch rounds
1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 cups of cracker meal
1 and 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp of kosher salt
Canola oil for shallow frying. (You may also deep fry the okra if desired)

Look for fresh okra with firm green pods no more than 4 inches long. To test for tenderness, touch the tops with a sharp object which should easily pierce the okra. This crispy okra is a great appetizer. Your guests will beg you for the recipe.

In a bowl mix together the buttermilk and egg thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, mix the cracker meal and the flour.
In a cast iron pan add 2 inches of canola oil and heat to 360 degrees.
Dip okra pieces in the butter milk mixture, then into the flour mixture, shake off excess.
Fry okra in batches, about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to turn okra to make sure that it cooks evenly.