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Oyster Fritters

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 23, 2015
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Whether it's for Game Day or a patio party, these fried oysters with a spicy aioli will hit the spot.

Oyster Fritters

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Jalapeño-Cilantro Aioli

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled sliced jalapeño chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Oyster Fritters

  • 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 cup lager beer
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pints shucked oysters, drained
  • Peanut oil for deep frying
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, stir together aioli ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup of the flour, the cornmeal, 2 teaspoons lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper. In small bowl, beat beer and egg with whisk. Stir beer mixture into flour mixture with whisk until blended. Cover; let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Step 
    3
    In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with paper towels; place wire cooling rack on paper towels.
  • Step 
    4
    In shallow dish, mix remaining 1 cup flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Dip oysters in flour mixture, then dip in beer batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
  • Step 
    5
    Gently lower oysters into hot oil. Fry oysters in hot oil, in 6 batches, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack in pan. Serve fritters hot with aioli.

Nutrition

310 Calories
20g Total Fat
7g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Total Fat
20g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Sodium
450mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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