Cornmeal-Fried Florida Alligator Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Recipe Goldmine
Equipment
Deep fryer
mixing bowl
Ingredients
Alligator
1lbFlorida alligator nuggets (defrosted or fresh)
4cupscornmeal
2cupsbuttermilk
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
6tbspFlorida honey
3tbspDijon mustard
2tbspmayonnaise
1tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
Alligator
Heat fryer to 350 degrees
Place cornmeal and buttermilk in separate bowls.
Dip each nugget into cornmeal, then buttermilk. Let the buttermilk drain off slightly, then dip the nugget back into the cornmeal. Shake off excess cornmeal.
Place coated nuggets into the fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd your fryer.
Repeat until all the alligator nuggets are coated.
Cook the nuggets for 2-3 minutes until they float and the meat is completely cooked. (Do overcook meat ... it can become too chewy.)
Drain nuggets in the fryer basket, then transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir. Stir to combine. Adjust taste with salt and pepper.