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Fried Frog Legs

Tender frog legs soaked in buttermilk and pan-fried in a seasoned cornmeal crust until crispy and golden.

25 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frog legs, patted dry
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, soak 2 lbs patted dry frog legs in 1 cup buttermilk for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Dredge soaked frog legs thoroughly in the flour mixture to coat.

  5. 5

    Fry frog legs in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Drain cooked legs on paper towels before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Fried Frog Legs?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 15 minutes.

How hot should the oil be for Fried Frog Legs?

For Fried Frog Legs, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Fried Frog Legs is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Fried Frog Legs?

The entry for Fried Frog Legs calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

How much protein is in Fried Frog Legs?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Fried Frog Legs keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Fried Frog Legs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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