Fried alligator nuggets don’t get any easier than this and they are restaurant-quality. Serve with cocktail sauce, Sriracha, mayo, whole grain mustard, or any dipping sauce you choose.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::4 servings
Ingredients
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4 cups vegetable oil
5 ounces seasoned crispy fish fry seafood breading mix (Louisiana® brand)
1 pound Louisiana alligator prime filet, cut into 2-inch cubes
Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour fish fry mix into a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add alligator nuggets, reseal the bag, and shake to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Shake the bag again.
Place half of seasoned alligator nuggets in the deep fryer. Cook until golden brown and nuggets float to the top of the oil, about 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Using tongs, transfer nuggets to a paper-towel lined plate.
Repeat Step 3 with remaining nuggets. Serve immediately.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.