Best 8 Fried Frogs Legs Recipes

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**Fried Frog's Legs: A Delectable Dish with a Unique Twist**

Have you ever considered trying fried frog's legs? If not, you're missing out on a culinary delight. Frog's legs are a delicacy enjoyed in many cultures around the world. Properly prepared, they offer a tender, juicy texture and a delicate flavor that pairs well with various seasonings and cooking techniques. This article presents a collection of tantalizing fried frog's legs recipes that range from classic to innovative, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious adventurer seeking new flavors, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating delectable fried frog's legs that will leave you craving more. From the basic Southern-style fried frog's legs to the exotic Vietnamese version with lemongrass and chili, each recipe offers a unique twist on this extraordinary dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to new heights of flavor and enjoyment.

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FRIED FROG'S LEGS



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Simple recipe for delicious frog's legs that are breaded with cracker crumbs and cornmeal, then fried in oil.

Provided by AnimalWhiz

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Rinse the frog's legs and pat dry; set aside. In a large resealable bag, combine the saltine cracker crumbs, flour, cornmeal, onion, salt and pepper. Shake to mix. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
  • Heat the vegetable oil and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
  • Dip the frog's legs into the milk and egg, then dip into the cracker mixture until evenly coated. Carefully place them in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side. If the legs start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1102 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

AIR FRYER FROG LEGS



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Crispy air-fried frog legs for a healthier alternative...

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound frog legs
2 cups milk
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place frog legs in a bowl and pour milk over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.
  • Remove 1 pair of frog legs from the milk, letting excess drain back into the bowl. Place in the bag with the seasoned cornmeal mixture and shake to coat. Dip the frog legs back in the milk and return to the cornmeal mixture. Shake to coat once more and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining frog legs.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add as many frog legs as you can without overlapping. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Work in batches if needed.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes. Spray any chalky spots with cooking spray. Continue cooking until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 932.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

FRIED FROG LEGS



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Frog legs taste a lot like chicken. I hope you enjoy my fried frog legs recipe!

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb 14 fresh or frozen frog legs
1/3 c milk
2/3 c corn flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper
shortening,or cooking oil, for deep frying
cocktail or tartar sauce
lemon halves
1/2 tsp accent food enhancher
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. THAW FROG LEGS ,IF FROZEN.SEPERATE INTO INDIVIDUAL LEGS.DIP FROG LEGS INTO MILK
  • 2. IN A MEDIUM BOWL COMBINE CORN FLOUR,SALT,PEPPER ,ACCENT,& GARLIC POWDER
  • 3. COAT FROG LEGS WITH CORN FLOUR MIXTURE
  • 4. IN A SAUCEPAN OR DEEP-FAT FRYER HEAT ABOUT 2IN.MELTED SHORTENING OR COOKING OIL TO 375* FRY COATED FROG LEGS A FEW AT A TIME,IN DEEP HOT OIL FOR 1-2 MINS.OR UNTIL DONE
  • 5. DRAIN ON PAPER TOWELS. KEEP WARM IN A 325* OVEN WHILE FRYING REMAINING LEGS.
  • 6. SERVE WITH TARTAR SAUCE OR COCKTAIL SAUCE AND LEMON.

FRIED FROG'S LEGS



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We ate all sorts of wild game and critters when I was a kid living in rural Louisiana. My mom always said, just tell her it is chicken and she'll eat it. She knew that if I knew what I was really eating, then I would push my plate away. That is how she got me to eat my first frog leg.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Wild Game

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs frog's legs
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dry seasoned dry bread crumb
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place frog legs in a shallow oblong dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, mayonnaise, cornstarch, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
  • Pour mixture over frog legs; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Add flour and breadcrumbs to a heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; shake to mix.
  • Remove legs from marinade, shaking to remove excess.
  • Put 2-3 legs in bag at a time; close bag and shake until legs are coated.
  • Add oil to a dutch oven to a depth of 2-3 inches; heat to 375 degrees.
  • Fry frog legs for 1-2 minutes or until dark golden brown; drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 487.6, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 29.4

FRIED FROG LEGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Oil, for frying
4 cups high-gluten flour
2 cups chicken fry
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/3 cup seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/3 cup seasoned salt
1/3 cup black pepper
House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 pounds frog legs
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 tablespoons seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, chicken fry, garlic powder, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt, pepper and House Seasoning in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  • Prepare the wet batter by mixing 1 1/3 cups dry ingredients with 1 1/3 cups water in another bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
  • Dip the frog legs in the wet batter. Dip the frog legs in the dry mixture. Dip the frog legs again in the wet batter. Dip the frog legs again in the dry mixture.
  • Cook the frog legs in the oil in batches until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, black pepper, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning and seasoned salt in a small bowl.

CRISPY FRIED FROG LEGS



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These fried frog legs are battered with an egg mixture and a simple seasoned flour coating. Serve the frog's legs as a snack or make them an entree.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 2 1/2 pounds small frog legs
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tray of crushed ice
2 cups vegetable oil or shortening (for deep frying)
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional: dash cayenne pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Wash frog legs thoroughly. Place in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover with crushed ice. Refrigerate the frog's legs for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat the oven to 200 F or warm setting.
  • In a deep saucepan or skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil or melted shortening to 375 F.
  • Line a large rimmed baking pan with paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg yolks, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into milk and egg yolk mixture.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and garlic powder; blend well.
  • Sprinkle the frog legs with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a little cayenne pepper, if using; dip each frog's leg in milk-egg mixture, then dredge in the flour and garlic powder mixture to coat thoroughly.
  • Working in batches, fry the coated frog legs in the hot fat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to the paper towel-lined pan to drain. Put them in the preheated oven to keep warm while frying subsequent batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 311 mg, Fat 81 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 70 g

FROG'S LEGS (FRENCH STYLE)



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This is not just a meal, it's an evening event to be savored over several hours with family and friends. While stationed in Germany near the French border, we used to drive across to a little mom and pop place that served only frog legs. They were small, served in a shallow soup bowl, covered with sauce, and a plate of sliced French bread for dipping. They would bring 1/2 your order at a time, so the sauce would not get cold before you finished. No eating utensils were provided; just bowls of warm water with lemon slices for dipping fingers in. We would spend the entire evening eating, dipping, and sipping. I couldn't get the old man to give me his recipe, this is as close as I can get. Note: if you can't find the Calvados, use any good French brandy.

Provided by Pokey in San Antonio

Categories     Wild Game

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

20 small frog's legs
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons clarified butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
1/2 cup calvados (apple brandy, warmed)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons capers
20 frog's legs
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons clarified butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
1/2 cup calvados (apple brandy, warmed)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons capers
4 cups warm water
2 lemons (sliced)
2 loaves French bread (sliced)

Steps:

  • Do one batch at a time. Cook both batches prior to the meal. Serve 1/2 at a time while keeping the second batch warm.
  • Dry frog legs and lightly flour.
  • Pour brandy into a sauce pan and warm on low.
  • Gently fry frog legs in clarified butter.
  • Add the garlic and continue to saute, turn after two minutes.
  • Add herbs. Remove from heat and add the warmed brandy. Return to heat to ignight.
  • Shake pan to mix, then add white wine.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, capers, and another splash of white wine.
  • Serve in first batch shallow soup bowl with plenty of sauce. No eating utensils, but plenty of napkins and individual bowls of warm water with a slice of lemon in each for dipping fingers inches Have plenty of warm french bread for dipping, and wine for sipping.
  • Serve second batch, and keep the bread and wine flowing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1223.2, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1923.4, Carbohydrate 185.6, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 5, Protein 30.2

FRIED FROG LEGS



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Make and share this Fried Frog Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Meat

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 frog's legs
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Season frog legs with salt and pepper; beat eggs slightly and add milk.
  • Dip frog legs in flour covering completely, then into egg mixture and back in flour.
  • Fry in 375 preheated oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh frog legs: Fresh frog legs should be firm and have a mild, sweet smell.
  • Clean the frog legs thoroughly: Remove any dirt or debris from the frog legs before cooking.
  • Marinate the frog legs: Marinating the frog legs in a flavorful marinade will help to enhance their taste.
  • Coat the frog legs in a light batter: A light batter will help to keep the frog legs crispy.
  • Fry the frog legs in hot oil: Frying the frog legs in hot oil will help to create a crispy outer layer.
  • Serve the frog legs immediately: Frog legs are best served immediately after they are fried.

Conclusion:

Fried frog legs are a delicious and unique dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can create a delicious and crispy fried frog legs dish that will impress your friends and family. So, if you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give fried frog legs a try! You won't be disappointed.

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