If you’ve never tried alligator, fried alligator bites are a delicious way to start. The meat is marinated in tangy buttermilk and hot sauce, coated in a seasoned flour-and-cornmeal mixture, and fried until golden brown and crunchy. Serve them with a creamy dipping sauce and fresh lemon wedges.
Ingredients
For the alligator
- 1 lb (450 g) alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
For frying
- Vegetable or peanut oil, for deep frying
For serving
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Ranch, remoulade, or spicy dipping sauce
Step 1: Prepare the alligator
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