Fried Alligator Nuggets

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound alligator meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Fish batter, for coating (see *Cook's Note)
  • Cooking oil, for frying
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Serving suggestions: various dipping sauces such as remoulade, mustard, or cocktail

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil.
  2. 2
    Heat to 360 degrees F. Coat the alligator meat with the fish batter.
  3. 3
    Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until gator floats in oil.
  4. 4
    Remove and add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Serve as an appetizer with remoulade sauce, mustard sauce, or cocktail sauce for dipping.
  6. 6
    * Cook's Note: We prefer Golden Dip brand fish batter, but if store-bought batter is not available in your area you can substitute flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

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