Fried Oysters


 

Peanut oil

3 dozen shucked oysters

2 cups corn flour

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cayenne pepper to taste

 

Fill a deep fryer three quarters full with peanut oil and heat to 350 degrees.  Drain the oysters and place on paper towels to dry.  Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Dredge the oysters in the dry ingredients, knocking off any excess, and fry in the hot oil a dozen at a time until done.  Drain on paper towels