App Fr Oysters Recipe
Make App Fr Oysters Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Prep
Dry mix
Wet batter
Frying oil
Sauce
Method
Prep
- 1
Shuck the oysters and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on a platter.
- 2
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne to make the dry coating.
- 3
Frying setup
- 4
Pour neutral oil into a heavy pot to a depth of at least 2 inches and heat to 350–360°F (175–180°C) using a thermometer.
Coat and fry
- 5
Pat oysters dry again if needed. Dredge each oyster in the dry coating, tapping off excess.
- 6
Dip into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 7
Coat again in the dry coating for a thick, crisp crust.
- 8
Carefully slide oysters into the hot oil in batches; fry 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- 9
Remove with a slotted spoon to a rack or paper towels to drain.
Sauce and serve
- 10
Prepare dipping sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, and parsley until smooth.
- 11
Serve the fried oysters immediately with lemon wedges and the dipping sauce.

