Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds meaty frog legs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 eggs, lightly beaten, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 5 large mushrooms, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Rinse frog legs and pat dry.
  • Separate the legs at the joint if desired.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup milk, half of the beaten egg (about 1 tablespoon), garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Place the frog legs into the mixture, cover and refrigerate for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cayenne, paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin and parsley.
  • Mix well and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or electric skillet set to medium heat.
  • For an electric skillet, set to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Dip each frog leg portion into the flour and spice mixture, packing on as much of the dry mixture as you can.
  • Place the coated frog legs into the pan so they are close but not touching.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes, until browned and crispy, turning often to prevent burning.
  • Take care, they will become more fragile as they cook.
  • Remove from pan, and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Add the chopped onion and mushrooms to the skillet, and sprinkle them with chicken bouillon.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until onions and vegetables are soft.
  • Sprinkle the last 2 tablespoons of flour into the skillet, and stir to blend in.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until the flour is browned.
  • Mix together the remaining 1 cup milk, evaporated milk, and the other half of the beaten egg.
  • Gradually mix into the skillet.
  • Whisk or stir constantly until the gravy is thick and bubbly.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the frog legs, and serve them smothered with gravy.