Mississippi Fried Oysters

Updated March 03, 2019

These basic fried oysters are delicious with tartar sauce, remoulade, or a cocktail sauce. Enjoy with fries or use the fried oysters to fill a po' boy.
Oyster Bienville

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• Raw oysters (about 2 pints)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 370 F.
2. Meanwhile, drain the oysters and add them to the beaten eggs. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. In another bowl combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper, and flour.
4. Dip the oysters in the cornmeal mixture and fry them in batches in the hot oil until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Adapted from Southern Sideboards