Oyster Fritters Recipe
Ingredients
| Flour | 7 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Melted butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
| Beer | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg white | 1 | |
| Vegetable shortening | ||
| Oysters | 24 | |
| Lemon wedges | ||
Directions
Sift 1/2 cup flour and salt into mixing bowl; stir in butter and egg, using wooden spoon.
Add beer gradually; mix until batter is almost smooth.
Do not overmix.
Let batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Beat egg white until stiff; fold into batter gently, blending well.
Heat shortening in deep fat fryer to 375 degrees.
Dip oysters into remaining flour; shake off excess flour.
Dip into batter; let excess batter drain off.
Fry oysters, five or six at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Add beer gradually; mix until batter is almost smooth.
Do not overmix.
Let batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Beat egg white until stiff; fold into batter gently, blending well.
Heat shortening in deep fat fryer to 375 degrees.
Dip oysters into remaining flour; shake off excess flour.
Dip into batter; let excess batter drain off.
Fry oysters, five or six at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Drain on paper towel.
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