How to Make Fried Frog's Legs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fried frog's legs may not be a common dish in many cuisines, but those who have tried it can attest to its unique and delicious flavor. This dish is popular in French and Creole cooking, and it is often enjoyed as a delicacy in many parts of the world. If you're looking to try something different and adventurous in the kitchen, why not give fried frog's legs a try?

Despite the name, fried frog's legs don't actually taste like chicken. In fact, they have a delicate and slightly sweet f...

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Ingredients

  • 24 frog legs, skin removed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup peanut oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • Heat vegetable oil and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 365mg