Step 1

Heat oil in heavy skillet, just enough to cover the bottom of the skillet good. In bowl mix flour, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Coarsely chop okra.

Step 3

Add onion and okra toss to coat.

Step 4

In small bowl mix together egg and buttermilk and add to okra mixture and stir just until combined.

Step 5

Drop batter in med hot skillet in about 1/4 cup mound and then flatten the okra mound with a spatula and fry until golden brown. Usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side, if browning to quickly may need to lower the heat, turn only once.

Step 6

Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt. Makes about ten fritters. Can dip in a dipping sauce of your choice.