Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards
These Southern fried chicken gizzards are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Soaked in buttermilk and fried to golden perfection—true Southern comfort food!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Ingredients
1 pound chicken gizzards
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Instructions
Rinse chicken gizzards under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Place gizzards in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour in buttermilk, and let soak for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for extra tenderness.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
Remove gizzards from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in seasoned flour until well coated.
Carefully place gizzards in hot oil and fry until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally for even browning.
Transfer fried gizzards to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
For added spice, mix a pinch of cayenne pepper into the flour mixture.
Serve with hot sauce, ranch, or honey mustard for dipping.
Double dredge for an extra crispy coating: dip back into buttermilk and flour again before frying.
To reduce toughness, simmer gizzards in water for 30 minutes before marinating.
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