Crispy Okra Chips and Dip

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For Okra Chips:

 

1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
20 pieces whole, fresh okra, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup buttermilk
Corn or canola oil, for frying

For the Dip:

8 oz. Cream Cheese
8 oz. Sour Cream
2 to 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
Green Onions, one bunch


To make the Okra Chips:

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

 

 Place the buttermilk in a separate medium-sized bowl next to the flour.

 

 Dip the okra in buttermilk, then immediately dredge into the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess flour.

Fry in a deep fryer (such as a FryDaddy) at 350° for 2 to 3 minutes.

 

 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

To make the Dip:

Bring the cream cheese to room temperature and thinly slice the green onions.

Beat the cream cheese until it's nice and fluffy then mix in the sour cream.

Add the Old Bay and Creole seasoning, Adjust the amounts to taste.

Stir in the green onions and let it sit in the fridge for a while before serving.