Wash okra thoroughly and cut into rounds at your desired thickness

In a large bowl, combine egg and buttermilk and scramble

In a second large bowl, combine dry ingredients

Pour an appropriate amount of oil into deep fryer and preheat to 350 F

Soak okra in buttermilk mixture and toss into flour mixture

Shake in batter until each piece of okra is coated

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

Fry until golden brown

Remove and place on paper towels or on a wire rack

Add additional salt if desired

Serve immediately