Fried Chicken Gizzards

4.97 from 59 votes

These deliciously crispy fried chicken gizzards are simmered until tender then battered and fried golden brown, a southern classic.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken gizzards
1 egg
1 cup milk plus two tablespoons for mixing with egg
1 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons table salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground sage
oil for frying

Instructions

Clean the chicken gizzards as needed.
Heat a large pot of water on the stovetop to a simmer and add the gizzards. Simmer for one hour to tenderize them, using enough water to cover the chicken.
Remove chicken from the water and cool in the refrigerator while soaking in one cup of milk.*
Once cooled, set up your dredging station by mixing the flour and seasonings in a large dish, and beat one egg with two tablespoons of milk in a separate dish.
Drain the gizzards from the milk and lightly dredge in the flour mixture. Work in batches until all of the gizzards have been coated.
Place each of the floured gizzards in the beaten eggs and let any excess egg drain off prior to placing directly into the flour mixture for one more coating.
Fry chicken gizzards in batches in 350 degree oil until golden brown. This will take approximately 5 minutes.
Remove from oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towels, then serve with your favorite hot sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

*It is best to place the gizzards and milk in a large sealable plastic bag to ensure they soak in the milk well.

I like using canola or peanut oil for deep frying.

I specifically recommend using table salt rather than kosher salt in breadings. Table salt has a smaller grain which will disperse more evenly in the flour.

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