Deep Fried Oysters

By pjones-2

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 or panko crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F

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 papr towels. Serve hot.