Cajun Fried Okra Recipe – Crispy Southern-Style Okra

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Peanut oil or grapeseed oil, for frying (about 4 cups, enough for 2-inch depth in pan)
• Flaky sea salt, for finishing
• Fresh lemon wedges, for serving