Garlic Butter Fried Frog Legs
Crispy fried frog legs are a culinary adventure you need to try at least once! Golden, crunchy, and tasty with a garlicky, buttery sauce, they just might surprise you!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound (about 4 pieces) frog legs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse frog legs and place in bowl of milk. Soak for about 1 hour in the refrigerator. Drain and pat dry.
- In a wide pan, heat about 2-inch of oil over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss frog legs in mixture to fully coat.
- Dip frog legs in beaten egg then toss in cornstarch until completely coated, shaking off excess.
- Fry frog legs, turning once or twice, for about 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- To serve, arrange on a serving platter and pour garlic butter sauce over.
For Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a sauce pan over low heat, heat butter.
- When the butter is warm and begins to melt, add garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add cayenne powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn off heat and stir in green onions.
Notes
- Soaking the legs in milk is optional but it helps to remove any impurities and whiten and tenderize the meat.
- Cook the garlic in warm butter, and NOT hot, to draw out the maximum flavor before it browns.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1363mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg