Fried alligator nuggets don't get any easier than this and they are restaurant-quality. Serve with cocktail sauce, Sriracha, mayo, whole grain mustard, or any dipping sauce you choose.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil: 4 cups
- ounces seasoned crispy fish fry seafood breading mix (Louisiana® brand): 5 piece
- Louisiana alligator prime filet: 1 pound (cut into 2-inch cubes)
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Stages of cooking
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Pour fish fry mix into a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add alligator nuggets, reseal the bag, and shake to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Shake the bag again.
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Place half of seasoned alligator nuggets in the deep fryer. Cook until golden brown and nuggets float to the top of the oil, about 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Using tongs, transfer nuggets to a paper-towel lined plate.
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Repeat Step 3 with remaining nuggets. Serve immediately.
