🍴 Southern-Style Fried Okra

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the okra
   • Wash and slice fresh okra into ½-inch pieces.
2. Make the egg wash
   • In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Toss the okra in this mixture to coat evenly.
3. Prepare the coating
   • In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat the okra
   • Dredge the egg-coated okra in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
5. Fry the okra
   • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry okra in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 3–4 minutes per batch).
6. Drain & serve
   • Remove fried okra with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with extra salt if desired. Serve hot.

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✅ Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — fry in batches for maximum crispiness.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the cornmeal mixture.
• Best served immediately while hot and crunchy.