Pheasant Nuggets

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a deep fryer for 375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C).
2. 2
   Sprinkle the pheasant meat with meat tenderizer and pound lightly with a mallet to make all the pieces uniform and the same thickness.
3. 3
   Using a medium bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, potato flakes and crushed cracker crumbs.
4. 4
   Mix well and set aside.
5. 5
   In a separate medium bowl, combine the egg and the milk and whisk until smooth.
6. 6
   Dip the pheasant meat strips into the egg mixture then dredge each strip into the flour mixture.
7. 7
   Coat well and thoroughly and lay out on a plate so the strips can be easily transferred to the deep fryer.
8. 8
   Place the strips in a deep fryer set at 375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C) until golden brown.
9. 9
   (Note: You can also pan fry these in a skillet over medium high to high heat with 1 cup oil for pan frying, but you may need to flip them if they are not submerged in oil.)