Step 1

In a pie plate or paper lunch bag, mix together flour, salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.

Step 3

Working in several batches, place okra in egg mixture and coat well.

Step 4

Transfer to pie plate or paper bag and coat with flour.

Step 5

Pour about 1 inch Vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Heat oil until about 375 degrees.

Step 6

Place a single layer of okra in the oil. Cook until golden brown on bottom and use a spoon to flip over. Try to flip over a few at a time or it will take a long time to work your way through all of them and a few pieces may burn by the time you get to them.

Step 7

Once golden brown on both sides, use a slotted spoon to remove okra to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle okra with some salt as soon as you remove it from the oil.

Step 8

Add more oil to the pan and fry remaining okra. Serve warm.