Classic Single Fried Oysters
Single Fried Oysters are a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy fresh seafood at its best. The crispy, golden coating gives way to the tender, briny oyster inside. This recipe is a favorite of mine for its ease and versatility—it’s perfect as an appetizer, a snack, or even the star of a sandwich. Add a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce, and you’ve got a dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- Peanut oil, for frying
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- oysters, shucked
Instructions
- Special equipment: deep fryer, but a skillet will do just fine
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, and hot sauce in a casserole dish.
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper together in a separate casserole dish.
- Add the oysters to the buttermilk and let soak.
- Then remove, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the cornmeal mixture, tapping off the excess.
- Fry in the hot oil in batches, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.