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Ingredients
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Fried Okra
Method
Fried Okra Preparation
Prepare the Breading
In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Coat the Okra
In another bowl, combine the beaten egg and buttermilk. Dip the sliced okra into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well-coated.
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Fry the Okra
Carefully add the breaded okra to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve
Serve the fried okra hot with Harissa Aioli on the side.