Pepper Jack Cheese and Fried Okra with Spicy Flavors - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 24 large fresh okra pods, about 1 lb (450 g)
• 6 oz (170 g) pepper jack cheese, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (105 g) yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for finishing
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable oil, or enough for 2 inches in the pan
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Ranch, chipotle mayo, or comeback sauce, for serving