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Snake Bites - A Spicy Twist on Classic Appetizers

When it comes to appetizers, we often find comfort in familiar classics like chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and fries. But what if we could take those favorites and elevate them to a whole new level? Enter Snake Bites—a crispy, mesquite-kissed twist on the classic, made with Wildlife Seasonings Rattlesnake Mesquite and a delicious spicy sauce for dipping.

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Wildlife Seasonings Snake Bites - A Spicy Twist on Classic Appetizers

  • Appetizers
  • Wild Game

Recipe by Wildlife Seasonings Kitchen

Crispy fried rattlesnake bites (chicken works as a substitute) with a spicy dipping sauce, mesquite-seasoned.

Crispy fried snake bites appetizer seasoned with Rattlesnake Mesquite

Ingredients

Snake Bites

  • 1 rattlesnake (approximately 2 lbs dressed weight), or substitute chicken
  • Peanut oil, for frying

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko style breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup coarse corn meal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp corn starch
  • Wildlife Seasonings Rattlesnake Mesquite, to taste

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs

Snake Sauce

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • Wildlife Seasonings Rattlesnake Mesquite, to taste

Directions

  1. Combine the mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, and Rattlesnake Mesquite to taste. Mix until uniform.
  2. Skin and clean 1 rattlesnake (wear latex gloves — rattlesnake tends to have an odor that's difficult to remove), or use chicken.
  3. Cut off the end pieces and cut the rest into chunks about the size of a chicken tender.
  4. Soak in buttermilk overnight.
  5. Remove the pieces from the buttermilk, pat dry, and season liberally with Wildlife Seasonings Rattlesnake Mesquite.
  6. Mix the wet ingredients and set aside. Mix the dry ingredients and set aside.
  7. Heat a Dutch oven filled with about 3 inches of peanut oil to 350°F.
  8. Dredge the pieces and deep fry in batches until floating and golden brown. Do not crowd the pan.
  9. Remove from oil, place on paper towels, and immediately season again with Rattlesnake Mesquite.
  10. Serve with the Snake Sauce.

Rattlesnake has a gamier flavor reminiscent of pheasant, frog legs, alligator, or elk. Pairs well with a hop-forward IPA, a malty brown ale, or a smoked porter.

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