How Long To Cook Frog Legs In Air Fryer

Air Fryer Frog Legs are amazing! For years, readers have been asking me how to make them, so I ordered a batch up and made a huge batch!

For this batch, I made a traditional Creole Bater and seasoning and then air-fried to crispy perfection. My mother-in-law absolutely loved a great fried batch of frog legs. While she used the air fryer, I used my air fryer, same great flavor and texture, but without the

While I realize that not everyone loves or would eat Frog Legs, I like to remind you that the readers from my website and Facebook Group are worldwide, and not everyone likes these same things.

If you are looking for other great Air Fryer Appetizers or Snack Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BLOOMING ONION, AIR FRYER FROZEN PICKLES, AIR FRYER LASAGNA EGG ROLLS, and AIR FRYER OVEN GOLD RANCH POTATOES.

Frog Legs

Frog legs are exactly as they sound. They are widely eaten around the globe but are really popular in French and Chinese Countries.

You can prepare them by either battering them or marinating them. The traditional way to deep-fry them is by battering them, which I did in my air fryer.

They are available at some grocery stores, depending on where you live. They are also available through the internet if you can not find them in your area.

Ingredients Needed To Make Air Fryer Frog Legs

Frog Legs
Whole Milk or Buttermilk
Cornmeal
All-Purpose Flour
Old Bay Seasoning
Cooking Spray

How To Make Air Fryer Frog Legs

Place the frog legs into a large bowl, add the milk or the buttermilk to the bowl. Then add the Old Bay Seasoning and Garlic Powder. Cover and place into the refrigerator for about an hour.

In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, and another 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Mix well.

As you remove the frog legs from the milk/buttermilk marinate, let the milk drip off, and then place the frog legs into the cornmeal batter, repeat with the milk marinade and again in the cornmeal mixture.

As you double coat them, place them into a greased air fryer basket, sprayed with cooking spray. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes, flip and air fry for another 3-5 minutes. Until fully cooked.

If you really want them to crisp up, I would suggest spraying them generously with cooking spray.

Some Pro Tips

If you want the frog legs to crisp up in the air fryer, the best advice I can give you is to spray them generously with cooking spray. The cooking spray will help your batter get crispy.
If you want to know if your frog legs are fully cooked, use a meat thermometer. Per the website, the frog legs should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Do not crowd the basket, as you really want the hot air to flow freely around the basket.

Some Other Great & Easy Air Fryer Appetizers–

AIR FRYER QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE DIP)
BLACKSTONE LOADED GRILLED NACHOS
AIR FRYER BREADED EGGPLANT
AIR FRYER PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CALZONES
EASY AIR FRYER TRADER JOE'S VEGETABLE BIRD'S NESTS

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound frog legs (thawed if frozen)
2 cups milk or buttermilk
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (for milk mixture)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (for milk mixture)
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Place the frog legs into a large bowl, add the milk or the buttermilk to the bowl. Then add the Old Bay Seasoning and Garlic Powder. Cover and place into the refrigerator for about an hour.
In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, and another 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Mix well.
As you remove the frog legs from the milk/buttermilk marinate, let the milk drip off, and then place the frog legs into the cornmeal batter, repeat with the milk marinade and again in the cornmeal mixture.
As you double coat them, place them into a greased air fryer basket, sprayed with cooking spray. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes, flip and air fry for another 3-5 minutes. Until fully cooked.
If you really want them to crisp up, I would suggest spraying them generously with cooking spray.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 46mg Sodium: 895mg Carbohydrates: 54g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 2g Protein: 22g

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