Alligator Fingers Recipe

Name: Alligator Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; oil for frying; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Optional dipping sauce:; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon brown mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
Optional dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate about 10 minutes.
2
Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high flame.
3
Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
4
When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and serve hot.
5
To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces, 2 tablespoons vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, oil for frying, and more.

Yes, Alligator Fingers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alligator Fingers

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