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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 whole quail
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the quail and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Generously season each bird with salt and pepper both inside and out.
- Place quail in a pan and sprinkle over a generous amount of flour, turning the quail in the flour to thoroughly coat the birds.
- Meanwhile, in a well-seasoned black iron skillet, add enough oil to cover the pan to a depth of about 1 inch.
- Bring the oil to frying temperature (about 325) over medium-high heat.
- Add prepared quail to the hot oil and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown all over.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
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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
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
% 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.