Best Frog Legs Recipes

SIMPLE SAUTEED FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Soak frog legs in milk for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
• Remove from milk and salt and pepper them lightly, and coat them in flour.
• In a skillet bring the butter to a sizzle and add frog legs.
• Sauté legs uncovered until they're golden brown on both sides (turning as needed).

FRIED FROG LEGS

Steps:

• 1. THAW FROG LEGS ,IF FROZEN.SEPERATE INTO INDIVIDUAL LEGS.DIP FROG LEGS INTO MILK
• 2. IN A MEDIUM BOWL COMBINE CORN FLOUR,SALT,PEPPER ,ACCENT,& GARLIC POWDER
• 3. COAT FROG LEGS WITH CORN FLOUR MIXTURE
• 4. IN A SAUCEPAN OR DEEP-FAT FRYER HEAT ABOUT 2IN.MELTED SHORTENING OR COOKING OIL TO 375* FRY COATED FROG LEGS A FEW AT A TIME,IN DEEP HOT OIL FOR 1-2 MINS.OR UNTIL DONE
• 5. DRAIN ON PAPER TOWELS. KEEP WARM IN A 325* OVEN WHILE FRYING REMAINING LEGS.
• 6. SERVE WITH TARTAR SAUCE OR COCKTAIL SAUCE AND LEMON.

GARLIC FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Clean legs under cold water and dry them.
• With a small knife, make an incision between and bone of lower part of one leg and insert through the other (criss-cross).
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Salt and pepper each leg and cover them with flour.
• In a saucepan add the butter and brown them 4 minutes each side.
• In a small pot add the garlic butter, parsley, and lemon juice; simmer a few minutes.
• Put the legs in an oven proof-baking dish; pour over the garlic sauce and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.
• Serve on preheated plates. Bon appetit.

AIR FRYER FROG LEGS

Steps:

• Place frog legs in a bowl and pour milk over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.
• Remove 1 pair of frog legs from the milk, letting excess drain back into the bowl. Place in the bag with the seasoned cornmeal mixture and shake to coat. Dip the frog legs back in the milk and return to the cornmeal mixture. Shake to coat once more and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining frog legs.
• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add as many frog legs as you can without overlapping. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Work in batches if needed.
• Air fry for 5 minutes. Spray any chalky spots with cooking spray. Continue cooking until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batches.

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.

SAUTEED FROG LEGS WITH TOMATO GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Cut the frog legs in half. Season both the legs and flour with Essence. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Dredge the frog legs in the seasoned flour and shake to remove any excess flour. Add the frog legs to the hot pan and saute until golden, turning as needed, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the parsley. Remove from the heat and serve.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Yield: 2/3 cup
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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.

BUTTER FRAGRANCED FROG LEGS

Steps:

• Place the frog legs into a bowl and sprinkle with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix the frog legs in the beaten egg to coat, then drain off excess. Toss in cornstarch, and shake off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through; 4 to 5 minutes. Turn once to insure they cook evenly.
• While the frog legs are cooking, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Cook gently for about 3 minutes until the garlic softens, season with salt to taste.
• When the frog legs have finished cooking, drain well on paper towels, then place onto a serving dish. Pour garlic-butter sauce overtop; serve with dipping sauce.
• To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a small bowl. Season to taste with sesame oil if desired.

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.

SWAMPFIRE FROG LEGS

Steps:

• 1. clean, cut frog leg set into 2 pieces. in a mixing bowl combine buttermilk, srirachi sauce and garlic. marinate frog legs for at least 30 minutes in the fridge
• 2. in a mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge
• 3. in a zip lock bag combine flour, swampfire and everglades seasoning. add legs to flour mixture. make sure they are well coated. in a 350 degree fryer, fry frog legs until golden brown. serve with spicy sauce

FROG LEGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 375°F.
• Remove skin from frog legs. Wash and drain.
• Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to frog legs.
• Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Add chopped parsley.
• Soak frog legs in the eggs.
• Roll frog legs in bread crumbs
• Add enough oil to a large pan to allow for frying. Fry frog legs in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.

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.

SNAILS WITH FROG'S LEGS / ESCARGOTS AUX GRENOUILLES

Steps:

• Preparation 1 1/2 hours.
• Cooking 1 1/4 hours.
• Cook the snails in advance in a court bouillon, then remove them from their shells. Chop them, together with the peeled shallots and a small bunch of well-washed chives.
• Place these ingredients in a saucepan with the wine, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, soak the frogs' legs in the milk for 1 hour.
• Drain them, then roll in flour and saute in the butter in a frying pan over a brisk heat for 10 minutes.
• Add the snails, together with their cooking juices, and season with salt and pepper.
• Turn up the heat and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
• White wines: Macon-Clesse, -Lugny, -Vire or -Ige, Hermitage, Crepy.

STIR-FRIED GARLIC FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Marinate frog legs with dark soy sauce.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add garlic and ginger.
• Stir-fry till fragrant.
• Add frog legs.
• Stir-fry til golden brown.
• Add in basil, chicken stock, oyster sauce, rice wine, light soy sauce and sugar.
• Stir well.
• When it starts to boil, add in the cornstarch solution to thicken the gravy.
• Remove and serve.

FROG'S LEGS (FRENCH STYLE)

Steps:

• Do one batch at a time. Cook both batches prior to the meal. Serve 1/2 at a time while keeping the second batch warm.
• Dry frog legs and lightly flour.
• Pour brandy into a sauce pan and warm on low.
• Gently fry frog legs in clarified butter.
• Add the garlic and continue to saute, turn after two minutes.
• Add herbs. Remove from heat and add the warmed brandy. Return to heat to ignight.
• Shake pan to mix, then add white wine.
• Reduce the heat, cover and cook for another 4 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Add sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, capers, and another splash of white wine.
• Serve in first batch shallow soup bowl with plenty of sauce. No eating utensils, but plenty of napkins and individual bowls of warm water with a slice of lemon in each for dipping fingers inches Have plenty of warm french bread for dipping, and wine for sipping.
• Serve second batch, and keep the bread and wine flowing.

BATTER FRIED FROG LEGS

Steps:

• 1. Mix the egg, corn meal, salt, and pepper together to form a batter. Dip the frog legs into the batter then fry in the oil in a large heavy skillet for 25 minutes, turning so they brown evenly on all sides.

CRISPY FROG'S LEGS

Steps:

• Wash the frog legs thoroughly and place in a large Dutch oven. Sprinkle with the lemon juice or vinegar and cover with the ice.
• Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
• Combine milk, egg yolks, olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.
• Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into egg 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°F; drain on paper towels.

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.

SAUTE FROG LEGS

Steps:

• Marinate frog legs in dark soy sauce for at least 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add in garlic and ginger. Saute just long enough to release the aroma.
• Then add the marinated frog legs. Saute until golden brown.
• Add in basil, chicken broth, oyster sauce, rice wine, light soy sauce and Splenda.
• Stir well.
• One sauce starts to boil, mix in the cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
• Serve and enjoy.

PEGGI'S FRIED FROG LEGS

Steps:

• 1. Mix egg & buttermilk.
• 2. Add the frog legs & let set about 15 minutes or so while you get the other stuff ready.
• 3. Heat butter & canola oil in cast iron skillet on medium high heat until hot. Don't overheat as butter burns easily.
• 4. Take frog legs from buttermilk mix & dip in flour that salt & pepper have been added to, one at a time & press the flour onto them to stick on there. Lay on waxed paper until all of them are coated.
• 5. Starting with the first leg you floured, dip in flour again & press & shake of excess & place in ready frying pan. Don't crowd them in pan or they won't brown properly.
• 6. Turn heat to medium, so they don't burn. You want to brown them slowly.
• 7. Brown on one side slowly. Turn & sprinkle with the Garlic season. Brown the other side.
• 8. Transfer onto paper towels to drain. Enjoy!!