Deep Fried Oysters

Name: Deep Fried Oysters
Ingredients: 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 ounces shucked oysters, drained; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces shucked oysters, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

Directions

1

Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Combine flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
3

Carefully slide oysters into hot oil. Cook five at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.