Fair Haven Fried Oysters
Plump local oysters breaded in cracker meal and fried until golden and crisp, celebrating New Haven's historic oyster-farming waters.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 380 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep skillet or fryer
- •Slotted spoon
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- fat
- 22
- carbs
- 30
- protein
- 18
- calories
- 380
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shucked oysters completely dry using paper towels.
- 2
Place the flour, beaten egg, and cracker meal into three separate bowls.
- 3
Stir salt and pepper into the flour.
- 4
Coat each oyster in flour, dip it in egg, and roll it well in cracker meal.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep skillet on the stovetop to 350°F.
- 6
Fry the oysters in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- 7
Drain the oysters on paper towels. Serve right away with lemon wedges.
Chef's tips
Pat the oysters very dry so the breading sticks. Fry in small batches to keep the oil hot.
Storage
Best eaten fresh; not recommended for storage.
Reheating
Re-crisp briefly in a 400°F oven for a few minutes; avoid microwaving.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Frying in oil that is too cool, which makes the oysters greasy
- •Putting too many oysters in the skillet at once, which cools down the oil
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