INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup flour
1 cup finely crushed oyster crackers
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp. Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
2 pints oysters, well drained
Canola or peanut oil for frying
DIRECTIONS
Place the flour in a small bowl.
In another bowl, mix the cracker crumbs, cornmeal and pepper.
In the third bowl, beat the eggs with the seasonings until foamy.
Dredge the oysters first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip them in the egg mixture.
Coat each oyster generously in the crushed oyster cracker mixture.
Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 360 degrees.
Fry in batches until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serves 4.
