Alligator Fingers

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Learn how to cook alligator with this quick and easy way to fix up gator bites for your friends. If you're new to gator, don't be intimidated — it tastes like chicken! You can get frozen alligator meat online.

Submitted by JerryFLA
Updated on June 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Dipping sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, place cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a resealable plastic bag.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Make sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and horseradish in a small bowl until well combined.

  6. Serve fried meat hot with sauce.

50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

775 Calories
66g Fat
17g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 775
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g 85%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 380mg 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.