Alligator Fingers

Name: Alligator Fingers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 cup Cornmeal; 2 tbsp Garlic Powder; 2 tsp Horseradish; 3 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 2 lb Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard; 2 tbsp Vinegar

Appetizer 🧄Snack 🍿 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Comfort-Food

Alligator Fingers deliver tender, bite-size nuggets with a crisp cornmeal crust and a peppery kick, reminiscent of fried chicken but with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. A tangy horseradish-mustard mayo adds zip for dipping, making them a standout appetizer for game days or casual gatherings.

Prep30 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the alligator meat in a medium bowl. Pour in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Mix until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, put the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a resealable plastic bag.
3

Squeeze off the excess liquid from a handful of alligator meat and place it in the resealable bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Transfer the meat to a plate, shaking off any extra cornmeal mixture. Repeat with the remaining meat, one handful at a time.
4

Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully lower the meat into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5

For the sauce, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and horseradish in a small bowl until well combined.
6

Serve the fried meat hot with the sauce.