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Garlic Butter Fried Frog Legs

Garlic Butter Fried Frog Legs

Garlic Butter Fried Frog Legs are deep-fried to golden perfection and smothered in a flavorful sauce for the ultimate appetizer or main dish. Delicious on their own or with steamed rice!

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb about 4 pieces) frog legs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0 canola oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0 salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse frog legs and place in bowl of milk. Soak for about 1 hour in the refrigerator. Drain and Pat them dry.

  2. In a wide pan, heat about 2-inch of oil on medium heat.

  3. Mix sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss frog legs in mixture to fully coat.

  4. Dip frog legs in beaten egg then toss in cornstarch until completely coated, shaking off excess.

  5. Fry frog legs, turning once or twice, for about 4 to 6 minutes or until it turns golden and cooked through. Take them out of the pan and drain on paper towels.

  6. To serve, arrange on a serving platter and pour garlic butter sauce over.

  7. In a sauce pan on low heat, heat butter.

  8. When the butter is warm and begins to melt, add garlic and Cook it until it gets lightly browned and fragrant.

  9. Add cayenne powder and Add salt and pepper to taste.

  10. Turn off heat and Mix in green onions.

  11. Soaking the legs in milk is optional but it helps to remove any impurities and whiten and tenderize the meat.

  12. Cook the garlic in warm butter, and NOT hot, to draw out the maximum flavor before it browns.