Fried Frog's Legs

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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.

Submitted by AnimalWhiz
Updated on September 5, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
16g Fat
43g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 365mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.