Gator tail isn’t a slang term for anything else. The alligator tails are literally alligator tails, and the people of Florida love them. They roast them on spits, use them to garnish burgers, and deep fry them.
Cajun Fried Gator Tail is one of those recipes for tender, flavorful Cajun seasoned alligator tail nuggets that are golden-fried. You can do anything you want with alligator meat. The flavor of the lean white meat is delicious,
Gator Tail
Description
Gator tail isn’t a slang term for anything else. The alligator tails are literally alligator tails, and the people of Florida love them. They roast them on spits, use them to garnish burgers, and deep fry them.
Cajun Fried Gator Tail is one of those recipes for tender, flavorful Cajun seasoned alligator tail nuggets that are golden-fried. You can do anything you want with alligator meat. The flavor of the lean white meat is delicious,
Ingredients
Instructions
- Using a clean paper towel, pat the alligator meat dry. Cut the meat into chunks at this point. Toss the alligator meat with the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce in a medium bowl to coat evenly. Cover and set aside at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or kettle, heat the vegetable oil until it reaches 350°F, or use a deep fryer. (I use a cast-iron kettle and keep an eye on the temperature.)
Whisk together the full-fat buttermilk, spicy mustard, and eggs in a separate glass bowl. Combine the all-purpose flour, corn starch, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning in a separate glass bowl.
Shake off the excess flour after dipping the alligator meat chunks in it.
After that, submerge the meat in the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess. Rep the procedure. - When the oil reaches 350° F, add the alligator chunks in small batches to the cast-iron skillet or kettle, being careful not to overcrowd it. If necessary, lower the heat.
Cook the alligator meat for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs until golden brown and cooked through. Keep an eye on the oil’s temperature to make sure it doesn’t get too hot.
Place the alligator tail on a paper towel-lined serving plate.
