deep fried oysters

Name: Deep Fried Oysters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) cups cracker meal, see note; 1/2 cup(s) cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 pound(s) standard gulf or eastern oysters packed in their juices; - peanut or canola oil for frying

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Jennifer J

Seattle, WA

Updated on Sep 19, 2013

I acquired a taste for oysters when I was 10 years old, but the oysters had to be deep fried! 26 years later, I still will only eat them deep fried. I think this recipe is simple, yet packs big flavor. I hope you enjoy it.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cups cracker meal, see note
1/2 cup cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pound standard gulf or eastern oysters packed in their juices
- peanut or canola oil for frying

How To Make deep fried oysters

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat until a thermometer registers 350 to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Mix together the cracker meal and flour and spices. Place cracker meal mixture in a shallow pan or food storage bag.
Step 3

Shake oysters from oyster juices. Add enough oysters to cracker meal to fit into the first batch of hot oil
Step 4

Fry until oysters float to the top, about 3 minutes, turning once with tongs.
Step 5

Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oysters. Serve with lemon wedges.
Step 6

Note: to make cracker meal crush saltine crackers or oyster crackers in a food storage bag. Roll with a rolling pin to achieve very fine crumbs.
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