Stir-Fried Crickets

A crunchy, savory stir-fry featuring crispy crickets seasoned with salt and Tabasco, perfect for adventurous eaters seeking high-protein snacks or unique appetizers.

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Ingredients

  • 5 doz. crickets
  • peanut oil
  • salt
  • Tabasco

Instructions

  1. Note that a good source of crickets is a pet shop.
  2. Larger quantities are less per dozen, so you may want to stock up.
  3. It is not recommended to catch your own, as they may be contaminated by pesticides.
  4. Pet shop crickets are usually raised by breeders; ask to be sure.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

224 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.3g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 0.2g
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9847.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 34mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Calcium 9mg 1% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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