Indulge in the classic American dish of fried frog's legs with this easy and flavorful recipe. The succulent frog's legs are coated in a crispy crust, seasoned to perfection, and fried to a golden brown color. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these frog's legs make for a unique and delectable appetizer or main course. Impress your guests with this tasty and adventurous dish that is both fun to prepare and delightful to eat!
Ingredients
- 12 pairs of frog's legs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Dip each frog's leg into buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the frog's legs in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried frog's legs from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Serve the fried frog's legs hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by lemon wedges and the tangy dipping sauce.
