Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water and gently scrub the shells to remove any grit or sand. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Oysters

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Make the Breading

Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip each oyster into the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

Coat the Oysters

In a deep frying pan or large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Heat the Oil

Working in batches, carefully add the coated oysters to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.

Fry the Oysters

Serve the fried oysters hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

Serve

Fresh oysters

All-purpose flour

Cornmeal

Baking powder

Salt

Black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Buttermilk

Vegetable oil

Lemon wedges

Tartar sauce

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