Fried Clams with Aioli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

4 large razor clams

½ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Panko Crumb to coat Clams, finely crushed

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs, beaten

Chopped chives for garnish

Garlic Aioli

Directions

1.       Heat the oil in fryer to 350F. Clean, rinse, and tenderize clams with a steak tenderizer mallet.

2.       In a bowl, mix crushed Panko Crumb with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.

3.       Fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown. 2-3 minutes depending on size of your clams

4.       Serve hot with garlic aioli and chives as garnish