Fried Okra Crisp, golden, and irresistibly crunchy with a cornmeal coating. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Servings: 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb fresh okra, cut into ½-inch pieces • ½ cup buttermilk • ½ cup cornmeal • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp paprika • Salt & pepper to taste • Oil for frying Instructions: Dry okra well. Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove okra from buttermilk, letting excess drip off,