Fried Rabbit Ingredients:

Ingredients

• 1 whole rabbit, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying

Optional Seasonings

• Dried thyme
• Cajun seasoning
• Hot sauce in the marinade

Instructions

1. Place rabbit pieces in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine:
   • flour
   • salt
   • pepper
   • garlic powder
   • onion powder
   • paprika
   • cayenne
3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or Dutch oven.
4. Remove rabbit from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
5. Dredge pieces thoroughly in seasoned flour.
6. Fry in batches for about 8–12 minutes per side, depending on size, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Serve With

• Mashed potatoes
• Biscuits
• Coleslaw
• Pepper gravy or hot honey

Tips

• Rabbit is leaner than chicken, so avoid overcooking.
• Smaller young rabbits are more tender for frying.
• A cast-iron skillet gives the best crust.