How To Make Fried Chicken Oysters And Chicken-Fried Oysters | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 medium oysters, such as Bluepoint or Malpeque, shucked, drained and bottom shells reserved
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • Juice and zest from ½ a lemon
  • 4 dashes Tabasco
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 8 chicken oysters (see note)
  • 24 medium oysters, such as Bluepoint or Malpeque, shucked, drained and bottom shells reserved
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Finely chopped parsley for garnish
  • Cayenne, for garnish
Directions
  1. Make the spicy oyster mayonnaise: In a food processor bowl, process the oysters, the mayonnaise, juice and zest from lemon, Tabasco and paprika until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and season with salt; set aside.
  2. Make the fried oysters: Pour enough oil in a medium pot until it reaches a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°.
  3. While the oil is heating, combine the cornmeal and flour together in a shallow. Beat the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl.
  4. Working in batches, dip the chicken oysters and oysters in the egg mixture and then in the cornmeal mixture, making sure that each piece is coated evenly.
  5. Fry the oysters in 4 batches, until light golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Fry the chicken oysters until golden brown and crips, about 3 to 4 minutes.Transfer the fried oysters to a wire rack placed over a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Season immediately with salt and pepper.
  6. Place each oyster in the reserved oyster shells. Garnish with parsley and cayenne and serve warm with the mayonnaise and lemon wedges.