Grandma Flaxel's Crispy Fried Oysters
Classic crispy fried oysters coated in a golden-brown saltine crust. These tender oysters are dipped in egg and crusted with crushed crackers before being fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- •24 whole shucked medium to large oysters
- •3 whole large eggs
- •2 sleeves saltine crackers
- •2 cups corn or vegetable oil
- •1 tsp Kosher salt
- •1 piece deep-fry thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Drain oysters. Beat eggs in a medium bowl to blend. Add oysters and turn to coat completely. Pour half of saltine crumbs into a 13x9x2" baking dish. Working in batches, lift oysters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess egg to drain back into bowl, and transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining crumbs over oysters and toss to coat. Cover dish and chill for 2-3 hours.
180 min
- 2.
Line a plate with paper towels. Pour oil into a medium heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2". Prop deep-fry thermometer in skillet so bulb is submerged. Heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. Working in batches, fry oysters, turning once, until coating is crisp and deep golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
20 min
