Crispy frog legs

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5poundsSmall [?] frog legs
¾cupLemon juice or vinegar
Crushed ice
1cupMilk
6eachesEggs, separated
2tablespoonsOlive or vegetable oil
¼teaspoonSalt
Salt & pepper
cupAll-purpose flour
Vegetable oil

Directions

Wash frog legs thoroughly. Place in a large Dutch oven; sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover with crushed ice. Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.

Combine milk, egg yolks, olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.

Sprinkle frog legs with salt and pepper; dip each in batter, and dredge in flour. Fry until golden brown in deep oil heated to 375 degrees F. Drain on paper towels. Recipe from Orange Lake, Florida in "Southern Living", May 1980 Typos by JP Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 07-13-95