Crunchy Fried Okra

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  cups  buttermilk
• 1  large egg
• 2  cups  saltine cracker crumbs (2 sleeves)
• 1 1/2  cups  all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1  pound  fresh okra, cut in half lengthwise
• Peanut oil

Preparation

Stir together buttermilk and egg. Combine cracker crumbs, flour, and salt. Dip okra pieces in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cracker crumb mixture.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Fry okra, in 3 batches, 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels.