Wash okra thoroughly and cut into rounds at your desired thickness

In a shallow bowl or pie pan, combine egg and milk, stirring with a fork until mixed

In a second shallow bowl or pie pan, combine dry ingredients

Pour an appropriate amount of oil into deep fryer and preheat to 350 F. I also use a skillet with about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Toss okra in flour mixture.

Place okra in egg mixture and cover all sides.

Place back in flour mixture covering all sides of okra and separating pieces of okra.

Place okra into deep fryer in small batches, making sure any pieces that have clumped together are separated

Or place in skillet, do not crowd okra and make a single layer. Flip okra halfway through cooking to cook both sides.

Fry until golden brown or dark brown. Don't burn it!

Remove and place on paper towels or on a wire rack

Add additional salt if desired

Serve immediately