Name: Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken gizzards, cleaned; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying

Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards Recipe

Dianemarie Fischer Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound chicken gizzards, cleaned
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken gizzards and buttermilk. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet or deep fryer.
Drain the buttermilk from the gizzards and dredge them in the flour mixture, coating them evenly.
Carefully add the gizzards to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried gizzards from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Southern fried chicken gizzards hot and enjoy!