Fried Frog's Legs

Name: Fried Frog's Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 24 frog's legs, skin removed; 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon minced onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; ½ cup milk; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup peanut oil for frying

Rating: 4.61 stars

23 Ratings
18 Reviews
10 Photos

Simple recipe for delicious frog's legs that are breaded with cracker crumbs and cornmeal, then fried in oil.

By AnimalWhiz

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

413 calories; protein 22.2g; carbohydrates 42.9g; fat 16.3g; cholesterol 107.1mg; sodium 1102mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

Most helpful positive review

Soup Loving Nicole

Allstar

09/18/2011

This was my first time ever making frog legs and only my second time to ever try them. I made as written and they were excellent! Not sure how these tasted like plastic to the other reviewer? They tasted like frog legs to me and darn good ones at that. I made these along with fried oysters and fried clams for my hubby's birthday dinner and he said that these stole the show. I preferred them dipped in cocktail sauce but he liked them with the Yummy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce from this site. Thanks for sharing AnimalWhiz! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Amy

08/10/2009

I made these and they were ok they kind of taste like plastic Read More

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(40)

23 Ratings

5 star values: 18
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Soup Loving Nicole

Allstar

09/18/2011

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(80)

Amy

08/10/2009

I made these and they were ok they kind of taste like plastic Read More

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(40)

Renee

01/14/2012

They were ok..boiled is better Read More

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(18)

Jamie Justice Yost

Allstar

03/01/2015

My husband saw frog legs at the store gave me that look and so here we are. I've never in my life tried or cooked frog legs but I was pleasantly surprised with these! We followed the recipe exactly with the exception of using corn oil because that's all we had and they came out nicely. We served them with homemade cocktail sauce and jumped in (see what I've done there?) A squirt of lemon once they came out of the fryer would be good but not necessary. Great recipe and I'll be danged if I don't actually like frog legs! Read More

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(9)

Timothyray Dantin

01/13/2014

I fry mine with Beazells cajun seasoning and zatarains fish fry and serve with yum yum sauce!!! Read More

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(4)

Seeker

01/28/2013

My husband wanted frog legs but if you're not feeling adventurous enough to try them... use chicken with this recipe instead. Wonderful breading for frying. Paired with the "Dipping Sauce" on this site with the horseradish. So good! Read More

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(3)

Pat Nugent

02/05/2014

Made as directed but left the skin on. I would never fry chicken w/ the skin removed. Same holds true to FL's. Make sure you salt and pepper well it does make a difference. Read More

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Leslie Stufft Knight

12/25/2017

Perfect!! I added some Old Bay (because I m from Maryland so of course!) and dressed with Sriracha/Miracle Whip sauce. They were a hit! Read More

Dad

03/16/2016

The only issue I had was I should have cooked all of the legs. They were oh so good! Read More

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Fried Frog's Legs

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 413

% Daily Value *

protein: 45 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 14 %

cholesterol: 36 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 43 %

vitamin b6: 11 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 28 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 25 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 39 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Soup Loving Nicole

Allstar

09/18/2011

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(80)

Amy

08/10/2009

I made these and they were ok they kind of taste like plastic

Helpful

(40)

Renee

01/14/2012

They were ok..boiled is better

Helpful

(18)

Jamie Justice Yost

Allstar

03/01/2015

Helpful

(9)

Timothyray Dantin

01/13/2014

I fry mine with Beazells cajun seasoning and zatarains fish fry and serve with yum yum sauce!!!

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(4)

Seeker

01/28/2013

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(3)

Pat Nugent

02/05/2014

Made as directed but left the skin on. I would never fry chicken w/ the skin removed. Same holds true to FL's. Make sure you salt and pepper well it does make a difference.

Helpful

(3)

Leslie Stufft Knight

12/25/2017

Perfect!! I added some Old Bay (because I m from Maryland so of course!) and dressed with Sriracha/Miracle Whip sauce. They were a hit!

Dad

03/16/2016

The only issue I had was I should have cooked all of the legs. They were oh so good!