Prepare Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed
- 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons celery salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
- In a pot, combine gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon celery salt. Cover with water and simmer for 1 hour until tender.
- Drain gizzards and let cool. Discard vegetables and bay leaves.
- In a bowl, mix flour with remaining ½ teaspoon celery salt, seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Toss the gizzards in the seasoned flour to coat.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry gizzards in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Cook Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to avoid soggy gizzards.
Variations
- Spicy Version: Add extra hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a kick.
- Buttermilk Soak: Soak the boiled gizzards in buttermilk before coating them in flour for extra tenderness.
Keto Version Use almond flour or coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour and fry in a keto-friendly oil.
Low-Carb Version Opt for a low-carb flour alternative and use a sugar-free hot sauce.
Enjoy the authentic taste of the South with these Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards, a dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for something crispy, savory, and utterly delicious!
