Fried Okra in Cornmeal

Ingredients

1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup buttermilk

Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions