Crispy Southern Fried Okra: My Go-To Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) fresh okra, washed and sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk with ½ teaspoon lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2-3 cups)