Crispy Fried Frog Legs Recipe

Name: Crispy Fried Frog Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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These frog legs are battered and deep-fried to perfection.

The frog legs are first marinated in a mixture of lemon juice and water, and then they are coated and deep-fried. Add some herbs and spices to the lemon juice and ice, if desired.

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

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 (per serving)
921	Calories
81g	Fat
38g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	921
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81g	104%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 311mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Protein 14g
Calcium 124mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.