Spicy Fried Oysters

1. CUT OYSTERS IN HALF OR LEAVE WHOLE, AS DESIRED COMBINE GARLIC POWDER, CUMIN, SALT, WHITE PEPPER, CAYENNE, AND WATER CHESTNUT FLOUR-MIX WELL COAT OYSTERS WITH FLOUR MIXTURE, PAT OFF THE EXCESS FOR A VERY LIGHT EVEN COATING PLACE ONTO A CAKE RACK AND CHILL FOR 30-60 MINUTES HEAT OIL TO 375 DEGREES ADD OYSTERS IN SMALL BATCHES AND FRY FOR 4 MINUTES, UNTIL GOLDEN DRAIN BRIEFLY ON A WIRE RACK AND BLOT WITH PAPER TOWELS SERVE HOT, WITH PEPPER SAUCE TO THE SIDE.