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Gator Nuggets

Southern style fried alligator nuggets.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

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

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g