How to Make Alligator Fingers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alligator fingers are a unique and adventurous dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. This recipe takes a southern twist on the classic chicken fingers and introduces a delicious and tender alternative: alligator meat. Despite its exotic and unusual nature, alligator meat is surprisingly mild and delicate, with a flavor that can be likened to a cross between chicken and fish.

Many people are hesitant to try alligator meat due to its unconventional nature, but with this ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups oil, or as needed, for frying
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place alligator meat in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Squeeze off excess liquid from a handful of alligator meat and add to the resealable bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Remove meat to a plate, shaking off excess cornmeal mixture. Repeat with remaining meat, one handful at a time.
  • Heat 1 inch oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, lower meat carefully into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Make sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and horseradish in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Serve fried meat hot with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    775 cal.

    • Total Fat: 66g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 380mg