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Air Fried Oysters
Serves: 4
Serving size: ¼ of recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
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A healthier take on a beloved classic, these Air Fried Oysters give you all the crunch of their deep-fried counterparts but with a fraction of the calories and fat. Served as an appetizer, on top of a fresh salad, or as an oyster burger, these oysters make weeknight cooking a breeze. Looking for more flavor? Add various seasonings to your flour mixture, such as chili powder, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, or curry powder.

Developed in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences and NC Sea Grant.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound raw, shucked oysters
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups salad with dressing of choice
Directions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 380℉.
  2. Add flour, kosher salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Add egg to another small bowl.
  4. Add panko breadcrumbs to another small bowl.
  5. Dredge each oyster on both sides in flour, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  6. Repeat until all oysters are completely coated.
  7. Add coated oysters to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook on one side for 3-4 minutes. Flip oysters and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145℉.
  8. Cook in batches until all are done.
  9. Serve on top of a salad or as Oyster Burgers.
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