Breaded Oysters
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Breaded oysters get crunchy on the outside and stay tender on the inside when air fried. A mix of cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs creates the ideal texture. This recipe shows you how to dredge and cook the oysters to golden-brown perfection.
Ingredients
- 12 shucked oysters, drained and patted dry (fresh or jarred)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (fine grind)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Steps
- 01Drain the oysters and pat each one dry with paper towels. Gentle. They're delicate.
- 02Mix the cornmeal, panko, and all seasonings in a shallow bowl.
- 03Set up the station: flour, egg, cornmeal mixture.
- 04Dredge each oyster in flour, dip in egg, then press gently into the cornmeal mixture. Coat all sides but don't squeeze.
- 05Place on a plate. Let sit for 5 minutes to set.
- 06Ready for the air fryer.
The cornmeal and panko mix gives you two textures: the cornmeal provides crunch and the panko provides structure. All cornmeal crumbles off. All panko doesn't get crunchy enough. The combo is the move.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Arrange frozen store-bought breaded oysters in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 03Lightly spray the tops of the oysters with cooking oil to help the breading crisp.
- 04Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, flipping the oysters halfway through the cooking time.
- 05Remove when the coating is golden brown and crispy, and serve immediately.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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