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A fried oyster plated with its shell and a glass of wine.

The Best Crispy Fried Oysters (Tempura-Style)

Briny flavored with a light-as-air texture, these fried oysters are going to become your new favourite appetizer. Pair with my chipotle aioli and they make the perfect dish year-round for something to snack on before dinner.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Happy Hour, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fried Oysters

  • 12 oysters fresh, shucked
  • ¾ C flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ C ice water
  • C ice-cold soda water

Chipotle Aioli

  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 C olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your oysters, and set them in a sieve to drain any excess moisture.
  • Pour your oil in a Dutch oven or large pot, and heat over medium high heat (this will take a few minutes).
  • Whisk the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the egg, water and soda water, mixing genltly to combine. The batter should have a pancake batter-like consistency. If you need to adjust, you can add more flour or water accordingly.
  • Place the oysters in the batter, and once your oil has reached 350°F, add the oysters one by one to the oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes depending on the size.
  • Remove to a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and serve with chipotle aioli.

For the Chipotle Aioli

  • Combine all the ingredients in immersion blender. Blend for 10 seconds, or until smooth. Keep in the refridgerator until ready to serve.

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Notes

Use a meat thermometer to make sure your oil is 350F before you put the oysters in. 
Don't over-crowd the pot. Cook 5-6 oysters at a time, depending on size. 
The cooking time could vary depending on how big your oysters are...keep an eye on them!

Nutrition

Serving: 3oystersCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 61IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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