The Best FRIED OKRA - Perfection - a Southern Favorite ❤ 🌟 Crispy Southern Fried Okra 🌟 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika Vegetable oil (for frying) Directions: 1️⃣ In a large bowl, soak the sliced okra in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes. This helps the coating adhere better and adds flavor. 2️⃣ In a separate bowl, com