These are so easy to make. I used medium oysters, but they were pretty big. I would suggest using small. And there are variations in this recipe. You can add herbs under the bacon, jalapeño slices, or even wrap a small lemon wedge inside. Use this recipe as a springboard to create your delicious flavors!
- 8 medium fresh oysters (I bought the ones in the jar)
- 8 slices thin sliced bacon
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- lemon wedges for serving
- seafood cocktail for dipping
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Precook the bacon first. Create circles and lay them on the tray of the airfryer. Cook at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
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While it's cooking, toss the raw oysters with the spices and lemon juice.
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When the bacon is done, remove it from the fryer and let it cool enough to handle. When you can touch it, wrap each oyster as tight as you can with the bacon and lay it on the airfryer tray.
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Continue with all the oysters.
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Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. If the bacon is not crispy, go another 3 to 4 minutes.
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Move to a serving plate.
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Serve them on small plates with a wedge of lemon. You can also offer a dish of seafood cocktail to tip them in or place a piece of the oyster and bacon on top of a cracker with brie cheese.
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