Delicious fried frog legs! This simple recipe involves coating frog legs with cracker crumbs and cornmeal, then briefly frying them in oil for a tender and crispy treat.
Ingredients
- 24 frogs legs , skin removed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups cornmeal
- 1 packet saltine crackers , 4 ounce
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup peanut oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Rinse frog legs and pat dry; set aside. Combine flour, cornmeal, saltine cracker crumbs, pepper, salt, and onion in a large resealable bag; shake well to mix. Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl.
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2
Heat vegetable oil and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
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3
Dip legs into egg mixture in batches, then press into cracker mixture until evenly coated. Place the breaded legs, unstacked, onto a plate. Repeat with remaining legs.
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4
Lower breaded legs carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining frog legs.
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