Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.

Prepare the Onions

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Make the Batter

In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Heat the Oil

Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered rings into the hot oil.

Bread the Onion Rings

Fry the onion rings until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rings and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Fry the Rings

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Serve

Rinse the fresh okra and slice it into 1/2 inch pieces.

Prepare the Okra

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Gradually add the wet mix to the dry mix, stirring until just combined.

Dip each okra piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered okra into the hot oil.

Bread the Okra

Fry the okra until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Fry the Okra

Serve hot as a snack or appetizer, with ranch dressing or hot sauce.

Large onions

All-purpose flour

Cornmeal

Baking powder

Salt

Black pepper

Eggs

Milk

Vegetable oil

Fresh okra

Hand-Breaded Onion Rings or Fried Okra

Hand-Breaded Onion Rings or Fried Okra inspired by Jamil's Steakhouse OKC.

hand-breaded onion rings or fried okra

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