Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 whole quail
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Peanut oil (for frying)

Instruction

  • 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.