fried frog legs with creamy onion mushroom

Lunch

Crispy frog legs topped with a rich onion and mushroom gravy—Southern-style indulgence with a gourmet twist.

1 1/2 pounds meaty frog legs 1 cup milk
1 eggs, lightly beaten, divded 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

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.