How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few things hit the spot quite like fried chicken. And while most people are familiar with the classic fried chicken recipe, there's another part of the bird that often gets overlooked - the gizzards. These small, flavorful morsels are often discarded or used as a base for stock, but when prepared properly, they can make for a truly delicious and satisfying dish.

For those who may be unfamiliar, gizzards are a part of the digestive system of a chicken. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken gizzards
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder (Optional)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Trim excess fat and gristle from chicken gizzards. Rinse under cold running water.
  • Place gizzards in a pot of cold water. Bring water and gizzards to a rolling boil; continue to boil for about 15 minutes. Strain gizzards using a colander. Allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a plastic bag. Shake well to combine.
  • Preheat vegetable oil in a skillet with a lid over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly coat gizzards with flour mixture and shake off excess. Gently lay the coated gizzards in the hot oil. Cook until brown. Reduce heat to medium; cover skillet with lid and cook another 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 285mg
    • Sodium: 761mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 251mg