Crispy Southern Fried Gizzards
Tender chicken gizzards breaded in seasoned cornmeal and fried until golden and crunchy. A Southern classic that's ready in under 20 minutes and absolutely addictive.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken gizzards, cleaned
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Pat gizzards dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Mix cornmeal, flour, cayenne, paprika, and 1 tsp salt in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (test by dropping a pinch of flour—it should sizzle immediately).
- 4
Dredge gizzards in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess, then slide into hot oil in batches.
- 5
Fry 6–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy all over, turning halfway through with tongs.
- 6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges or hot sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet
- thermometer (instant-read or deep-fry)
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- tongs
- slotted spoon
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