5.0 from 18 votes
Fried Oysters Recipe
These fried oysters are a crunchy delicacy with plump oysters battered in seasoned cornmeal batter, then fried until crispy and golden brown, addictive!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- peanut oil for frying (or use vegetable oil)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder or more to taste – use paprika for milder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 large shucked oysters drained well, patted dry (about 1 pound)
Instructions
- Fill a large Dutch oven or pot with 2.5 inches peanut oil and heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). You can also use your fryer.
- Add cornmeal, cornstarch, cayenne powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Dredge each oyster into the cornmeal mixture and tap off any excess. Carefully set into the hot oil. Watch out for any oil splatter.
- Fry the oysters for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve.
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Notes
- Fried oysters are wonderful when served with remoulade or Creole tartar sauce.
- Popular Serving Options: Oyster Po’ Boys, Fried Oysters on Toast, Fried Oysters and Rice, Fried Oyster and Bacon Sandwich, or a "Peacemaker" sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.