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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Nashville Hot Fried Oysters
Method
Instructions for Nashville Hot Fried Oysters
Prepare the Oysters
Shuck the fresh oysters and place them in a bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Coat the Oysters
Remove the oysters from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each oyster in the flour-cornmeal mixture until well coated.
Fry the Oysters
Carefully place the coated oysters in the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and hot sauce. Adjust to taste.
Serve
Serve the hot fried oysters with pickles and a side of the spicy mayo sauce for dipping.