deep fried oysters

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat deep fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine flour, salt and black pepper. dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
• carefully slide oysters into hot oil. cook five at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.