Nashville Hot Fried Oysters Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Shuck the oysters and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess liquid.

2. 2

   Set up Breading Station

   In one bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.

3. 3

   Bread the Oysters

   Dip each oyster first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

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

5. 5

   Fry the Oysters

   Carefully place the breaded oysters in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Toss in Chili Oil

   In a large bowl, toss the fried oysters with the sweet chili oil until well coated.

7. 7

   Assemble the Dish

   On a serving platter, layer the bread and butter pickle chips, arrange the fried oysters on top, and sprinkle with bleu cheese crumbles.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!