Best 3 Southern Fried Oysters Recipes

FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• For the Tartar Sauce: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F, in a deep cast iron skillet, or in a Dutch oven over medium heat to a depth of about 2-3 inches, until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a deep-fry thermometer, sprinkle a few drops of water on the hot oil. If it sizzles, the oil is hot enough.
• Drain the oysters in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Use a toothpick to poke a small hole in the large round part of each oyster.
• Put the buttermilk in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, Old Bay seasoning and pepper.
• Add the oysters to the buttermilk and soak for a few minutes. Remove the oysters from the buttermilk, gently shake off excess liquid, and dredge in cornmeal mixture to coat on all sides. Shake off excess breading and transfer to a wire rack.
• Working in batches so that you don't overcrowd the pan, fry oysters until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with additional salt and pepper (if necessary) while they're still warm, and serve hot with tartar sauce or other dipping sauce.

SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; stir to combine.
• In another bowl, combine the egg and milk; whisk to combine.
• Dip oysters in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture.
• Add oil to 2-3 inch depth in a cast-iron dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry oysters in oil until golden, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

DEEP FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Rinse oysters, and cut any that are too large in half.
• Mix well the flour, egg, salt and pepper.
• Should be like pancake batter.
• Add more milk if necessary.
• Heat oil to very hot, (375) in a large skillet.
• Dip oysters in batter, let drain a few seconds.
• Carefully drop oysters in hot oil.
• Fry for about 4 minutes, until golden brown.