Fried Frog’s Legs

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frog's legs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup dry seasoned dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Place frog legs in a shallow oblong dish.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, mayonnaise, cornstarch, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.

  3. Pour mixture over frog legs; cover and chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Add flour and breadcrumbs to a heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; shake to mix.

  5. Remove legs from marinade, shaking to remove excess.

  6. Put 2-3 legs in bag at a time; close bag and shake until legs are coated.

  7. Add oil to a dutch oven to a depth of 2-3 inches; heat to 375 degrees.

  8. Fry frog legs for 1-2 minutes or until dark golden brown; drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve immediately.

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