Southern Fried Quail

1. 1

   Rinse the quail and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

2. 2

   Generously season each bird with salt and pepper both inside and out.

3. 3

   Place quail in a pan and sprinkle over a generous amount of flour, turning the quail in the flour to thoroughly coat the birds.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a well-seasoned black iron skillet, bring enough oil for frying up to temperature.

5. 5

   Youll want oil to a depth of about 1-inch.

6. 6

   Add prepared quail to the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally until golden brown all over.

7. 7

   Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

8. 8

   My favorite way to serve this is atop a ladle of cheese grits with roasted asparagus on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.