Fried Chicken Gizzards

Fried Chicken Gizzards recipe 🍗✨

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken gizzards, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional for color)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Tenderize the Gizzards

1. Rinse the gizzards and place them in a pot of salted water.
2. Simmer for 30–45 minutes until tender (don’t boil too hard).
3. Drain and let cool.

2. Marinate

1. Place the cooled gizzards in a bowl and pour over the buttermilk.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight gives best results).

3. Prepare Coating

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs.

4. Coat the Gizzards

1. Remove gizzards from buttermilk, dip into egg, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
2. For extra crunch, repeat (egg → flour) for a double coating.

5. Fry

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry gizzards in small batches for 4–6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with hot sauce, ranch, or honey mustard.
• Great as a snack, appetizer, or with fries and coleslaw.