Golden Fried Oysters

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup peanut oil or canola oil
• 24 shucked oysters, drained

Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, cornmeal, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in cast iron skillet until it reaches 350º or flour bubbles immediately upon being sprinkled in it.

3. 3

   Dredge oysters in flour mixture, shake off excess flour and fry in oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.