Air Fryer Oysters
Air fryer oysters are crispy, light, and perfectly breaded! Seafood lovers will be impressed with these delicious air fryer oysters.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 892kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shucked oysters
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Melted garlic butter for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Shuck and rinse the oysters, letting them drain in a colander. Pat the shucked oysters dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and milk. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the oysters through the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then roll to coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Set the oysters in a single layer in the basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer for 4 minutes. Flip the oysters, spray lightly with cooking oil, and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Serve.
Notes
How To Cook Frozen Oysters in the Air Fryer:
- Prepare oysters through step 4. Freeze them in a plastic zipper bag until ready to cook.
- Set the oysters in a single layer in the basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F (preheated) for 8 minutes. Flip the oysters, spray lightly with cooking oil, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve.
How To Reheat Oysters in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Set the oysters in a single layer in the basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 3 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 2023mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g