Southern Fried Quail

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    480 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Southern Fried Quail

Southern Fried Quail is a southern delicacy that is simply seasoned and deep fried. Serve them with cheese grits for an authentic experience.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 whole quail
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups peanut oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the quail and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Generously season each bird with salt and pepper both inside and out.
  3. Place quail in a pan and sprinkle over a generous amount of flour, turning the quail in the flour to thoroughly coat the birds.
  4. Meanwhile, in a well-seasoned black iron skillet, add enough oil to cover the pan to a depth of about 1 inch.
  5. Bring the oil to frying temperature (about 325) over medium-high heat.
  6. Add prepared quail to the hot oil and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown all over.
  7. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Notes

  • Make sure you thoroughly pat dry the quail so that the flour will stick well and any excess water won't make the oil pop.
  • Serve with anything you'd normally pair with fried chicken. You can make the meal as casual or fancy as you want.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 480kcal (24%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 471mg (13%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 480kcal 24%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 471mg 10%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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