Firecracker Fried Okra

Name: Firecracker Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb fresh okra (cleaned, ends removed and sliced); 1 cup whole buttermilk; 1-2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste); 1 cup all purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp (divided use); 1/2 cup yellow self rising cornmeal; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne (adjust to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4-6 cups vegetable oil for frying