Crispy Fried Alligator Bites

4.86 from 28 votes

These Fried Alligator bites are deliciously crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the outside - perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Soak2

Total Time2 20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Cajun/Creole

Servings: servings

Calories: 300kcal

Cut the alligator into 1-2 inch pieces.
Combine the buttermilk with the hot sauce, then add the alligator. Let it soak for 2-4 hours in the fridge.
Mix the Cajun seasoning and flour together.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or other deep pot to 350F degrees. Oil should be about 3 inches deep.
Dip the alligator pieces in the flour mixture then gently place them in the oil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until golden brown on the outside.
**Cook in 3 batches to ensure each batch fries up crisp and non-greasy.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with Cajun remoulade sauce or dip in ranch dressing.

If you use a store bought Cajun seasoning, taste it for salt content and reduce the amount used in the flour if needed.
Cook the alligator in 3 batches to make sure you don't crowd the pan. If you crowd the pan, the temperature of the oil drops and your bites will be greasy and soggy.
It's best to serve these gator bites right away while they're hot and crisp. Keep batches warm in a 200F degree oven while finishing.
This fried alligator is not great leftover - the bites tend to get soggy. However, if you have an air fryer, you can crisp them up using the reheat function. You can also reheat them in the toaster oven or a regular oven on 350F until warmed through.