Batter Fried Okra

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
• 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black fine grind pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup beer OR water
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• Approximately 1 quart corn oil
• 4 cups fresh okra, trimmed

Directions

Combine corn starch, flour, baking powder, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add beer (or water) and egg; stir until mixture is smooth.

Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 375°F.

Dip okra into batter, stirring batter occasionally. Fry a few pieces at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.