Iowa Fried Frogs Legs Recipes

FRIED FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Rinse the frog's legs and pat dry; set aside. In a large resealable bag, combine the saltine cracker crumbs, flour, cornmeal, onion, salt and pepper. Shake to mix. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
• Heat the vegetable oil and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
• Dip the frog's legs into the milk and egg, then dip into the cracker mixture until evenly coated. Carefully place them in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side. If the legs start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Drain on paper towels before serving.

BATTER FRIED FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and allow to stand for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Add the flour, salt and pepper and beat until thoroughly blended.
• Let the batter stand at room temperature for about 1 1/2 hours.
• Wash the frog legs well in cold water, then use a sharp knife to peel the skin from the legs (it should strip off easily, like a glove).
• Place the skinned legs in a medium saucepan, pour enough boiling water into the pan to cover the legs, then drain at once and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the shortening or oil over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Dip the frog legs in the batter, turning to coat well, and fry until golden bown and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

FRIED FROG LEGS

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, chicken fry, garlic powder, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt, pepper and House Seasoning in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• Prepare the wet batter by mixing 1 1/3 cups dry ingredients with 1 1/3 cups water in another bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
• Dip the frog legs in the wet batter. Dip the frog legs in the dry mixture. Dip the frog legs again in the wet batter. Dip the frog legs again in the dry mixture.
• Cook the frog legs in the oil in batches until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F, about 6 minutes.
• Stir together the garlic powder, black pepper, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning and seasoned salt in a small bowl.

FRIED FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Place frog legs in a shallow oblong dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, mayonnaise, cornstarch, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
• Pour mixture over frog legs; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
• Add flour and breadcrumbs to a heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; shake to mix.
• Remove legs from marinade, shaking to remove excess.
• Put 2-3 legs in bag at a time; close bag and shake until legs are coated.
• Add oil to a dutch oven to a depth of 2-3 inches; heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry frog legs for 1-2 minutes or until dark golden brown; drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED FROG LEGS WITH CREAMY ONION-MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Rinse frog legs and pat dry. Separate the legs at the joint if desired. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup milk, half of the beaten egg (about 1 tablespoon), garlic powder, and onion powder. Place the frog legs into the mixture, cover and refrigerate for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cayenne, paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin and parsley. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or electric skillet set to medium heat. For an electric skillet, set to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Dip each frog leg portion into the flour and spice mixture, packing on as much of the dry mixture as you can. Place the coated frog legs into the pan so they are close but not touching. Cook for about 15 minutes, until browned and crispy, turning often to prevent burning. Take care, they will become more fragile as they cook. Remove from pan, and place on paper towels to drain.
• Add the chopped onion and mushrooms to the skillet, and sprinkle them with chicken bouillon. Cook, stirring frequently until onions and vegetables are soft. Sprinkle the last 2 tablespoons of flour into the skillet, and stir to blend in. Cook, stirring constantly until the flour is browned. Mix together the remaining 1 cup milk, evaporated milk, and the other half of the beaten egg. Gradually mix into the skillet. Whisk or stir constantly until the gravy is thick and bubbly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the frog legs, and serve them smothered with gravy.