Southern Okra Fritters

Southern Okra Fritters

Ingredients:  

½ cup all-purpose flour  

½ cup self-rising cornmeal  

½ teaspoon salt  

½ teaspoon black pepper  

1 teaspoon garlic powder  

1 pound okra, coarsely chopped  

½ onion, finely diced  

1 large egg  

½ cup buttermilk  

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions: 

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 

Add the chopped okra and onion.  

2. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk, and then add it to the okra mixture. 

Stir until just combined.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonsful. 

Cook 4 to 6 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula. 

Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

4. Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary; then drain on paper towels, and serve hot.