Deep Fried Oysters with Hot Sauce

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavor, these Deep Fried Oysters with Hot Sauce are the ultimate indulgence for seafood lovers. Freshly shucked oysters are soaked in tangy buttermilk for tenderness, then coated in a savory cornmeal and flour mixture infused with a touch of cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder for a delightful kick. Fried to perfection in hot oil, each oyster boasts a crunchy exterior that gives way to a tender, briny bite inside. Serve these decadent morsels hot with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice and your favorite spicy hot sauce for dipping. Perfect as an appetizer or a show-stopping main course, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality fried oysters in just 30 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces fresh oysters, shucked
• 240 ml buttermilk
• 180 g all-purpose flour
• 120 g cornmeal
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 960 ml vegetable oil, for frying
• 120 ml hot sauce, for dipping
• 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Carefully rinse the shucked oysters under cold water to remove any grit or shell fragments. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Pour the buttermilk into a medium bowl and place the oysters in the buttermilk. Let them soak for 10 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.

Step 3

In a separate shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the oysters.

Step 5

Remove the oysters from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and dredge them in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Ensure each oyster is evenly coated.

Step 6

Working in small batches, carefully place the coated oysters into the hot oil. Fry them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Use a slotted spoon to remove the oysters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat the frying process with the remaining oysters, ensuring the oil returns to the correct temperature between batches.

Step 9

Serve the deep-fried oysters immediately with hot sauce on the side for dipping and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2302.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10199.9

Total Fat 990.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 143.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 327.2mg	0%
Sodium 6076.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 79.2g	0%

Vitamin D 2048.7IU	0%
Calcium 972.2mg	0%
Iron 57.4mg	0%
Potassium 2361.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 11.1%