Crispy Frog Legs

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Benji M. | February 12th, 2024

Recipe of United States

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
5	pounds	Frog Legs » small
3/4	cup	Lemon Juice » or vinegar
1	part	Ice Cubes » crushed
1	cup	Milk	Milk Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink. Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it Read more...
6	large	Eggs » separated	Eggs Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor. Eggs are nutritious, Read more...
2	tablespoons	Vegetable Oil » or Olive oil	Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Black Pepper	Black Pepper Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy Read more...
1 1/2	cups	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
1	part	Oil » for frying

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
3 Hours	15 Minutes	3 hours 15 minutes

Directions:

Before frying, heat oil to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

1. Wash frog legs thoroughly.

2. Place in a large Dutch oven; sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover with crushed ice.

3. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.

4. Combine milk, egg yolks, vegetable oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.

5. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into milk mixture.

6. Sprinkle frog legs with salt and pepper; dip each in batter, and dredge in flour.

7. Fry until golden brown in oil heated to 375°F.

8. Drain on paper towels.

Submitted by Benji M. | February 12th, 2024 See all of Benji M.'s Recipes.

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@Dawit T. \| March 21st, 2024
Frog legs? Hmm, not sure about that, but since I'm a recipe searcher, I'm curious. I might give it a try for an adventurous supper. I gave it a 4

@Jolene P. \| March 14th, 2024
I've had frog legs at a restaurant before and loved them. Excited to try making them at home. I appreciate the tip about chilling the frog legs with lemon juice and ice. I gave it a 4

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