Kentucky Fried Rabbit
SERVINGS: 4-6
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOKING TIME: 15 mins
Ingredients:
8 – 10 large pieces of rabbit
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon thyme, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cups buttermilk
Egg wash:
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
Spiced flour:
3 cups plain flour
2 tbsp white pepper
2 tbsp chilli powder
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp onion powder
Oil for frying
Also works with:
Small game animals
Chicken
Buffalo hot sauce (optional)
Special equipment:
Semi-deep pan for frying.
Method:
- Combine chopped herbs, salt, and pepper, then massage the mixture into the rabbit pieces to season. Pour over the buttermilk and ensure that all the pieces are well-coated. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk your eggs and milk to make an egg wash, and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spiced flour, and mix well.
- Dip the rabbit pieces in the seasoned flour, then the egg wash, then thoroughly coat them back in the seasoned flour a second time. Repeat with all remaining rabbit pieces.
- In a large semi-deep pan, fill it halfway with your preferred cooking oil and heat until it is VERY hot, but not boiling, about 165-175°C. Gently place as many coated pieces as you can comfortably fit into your hot skillet. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan!
- Fry rabbit until they are golden brown on the outside and juices run clear on the inside.
- Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
