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Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards Recipe

A delicious Southern-style recipe for fried chicken gizzards. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Gizzards cleaned
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak the cleaned chicken gizzards in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4. Dredge the soaked gizzards in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
  5. 5. Fry the gizzards in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
  6. 6. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Fried Chicken, Gizzards, Southern
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