Mississippi Fried Oysters
These crispy cornmeal-fried oysters make a great appetizer or main course, served with fries and tangy coleslaw.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1 quart raw oysters
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp salt, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy pot or deep-fryer to 370°F.Vegetable oil
- Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until well blended.2 large eggs
- Drain the oysters and add them to the eggs. Let stand for 10 minutes.1 quart raw oysters
- In another medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper.2 cups cornmeal | 2 tbsp all-purpose flour | 1 tsp sugar | 1 1/2 tsp salt | 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Lift the oysters out of the egg mixture and let excess drip off. Dredge them in the cornmeal mixture, then fry in batches in the hot oil for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried oysters to paper towels to drain and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Drain the oysters well. Too much liquid can make the coating clump or slide off.
Fry in small batches. Overcrowding the pot drops the oil temperature and can make the oysters greasy.
Notes
To keep the drained fried oysters warm while frying subsequent batches, transfer them to a rack set in a baking pan. Place them in a preheated 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1222mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 148IUCalcium: 36mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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