Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards Recipe

Name: Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed; 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks; 1 onion, cut into chunks; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, divided; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 3 cups oil for deep frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, divided
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 cups oil for deep frying
1 cup all-purpose flour

1
Place the chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. Bring the gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pour in more water during simmering, if needed, to keep gizzards covered. Remove the gizzards to a bowl, discard the celery and onion, and reserve the broth.
2
Season the gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, the seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well. Pour 1/3 cup of the reserved broth over the seasoned gizzards, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more, stirring often. (Save or freeze the remaining broth for another use, if desired.)
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Place the flour in a plastic bag, and pour in the gizzards with their seasoning. Shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour. Gently lower about 1/4 of the gizzards per batch into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot.

1909

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed, 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks, 1 onion, cut into chunks, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

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