Gator Nuggets or fried alligator chunks if you prefer are delicious! You’ll find the most tender meat from the alligator comes from the tail. If you’re wondering, yes it taste like chicken.
I’ve heard alligator meat taste described as similar to chicken with the texture of pork and a hint of mild fish flavor. You have a taste and decide for yourself.
Serve these tasty nuggets up with your favorite sauces for dipping. They also make a great appetizer for gatherings.
What part of an alligator can you eat? You can eat most of the gator but the best parts are the tenderloin and white tail meat. The other parts of the alligator are a bit tougher.
Gator Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 pound of Alligator Meat (can substitute chicken if you prefer)
- All Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Creole Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- 1 Egg, beaten
- Buttermilk
- 2 tsp Water
- Oil for Frying , vegetable or peanut
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Gator Nuggets

Southern style fried alligator nuggets.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Alligator Meat (can substitute chicken if you prefer)
- 2 c Flour, all purpose
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 c Buttermilk
- 2 tsp Water
- Oil for Frying , vegetable or peanut
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1/4 inch of oil to the bottom of the pan.
- In a bowl, beat one egg and add buttermilk and water.
- In another bowl, add flour and seasonings and mix to combine.
- Cut alligator meat into chunks. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour then in the wet mixture then back in the flour mixture. Add dredged pieces to heated oil in skillet.
- Fry over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 351Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 609mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 28g
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Fried Gator Nuggets Recipe

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