Delta Style Corn Flour Okra

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh okra, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 1 cup Fine yellow corn flour
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 dash Hot sauce(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the sliced okra in a medium bowl and pour the buttermilk and optional hot sauce over it, tossing to coat evenly.

2. 2

   In a separate large shallow dish or a gallon-sized zip-top bag, whisk together the corn flour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. 4

   Drain the okra slightly from the buttermilk and work in small batches to toss the rounds in the corn flour mixture until thoroughly coated.

5. 5

   Shake off any excess flour and carefully drop the okra into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan.

6. 6

   Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Remove the okra using a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over paper towels to maintain crispness.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt while still hot and serve immediately.