Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

A chicken gizzard is transformed into a thing of beauty when simmered until tender, marinated in spicy seasonings, coated in flour, and deep-fried.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. Bring 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.

Step 3

Once cooked, remove gizzards to a bowl, discard celery and onion, and reserve the broth.

Step 4

Season gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well.

Step 5

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.)

Step 6

Place flour in a plastic bag, and transfer the gizzards with their seasoning into the bag as well. Shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour.

Step 7

Gently lower the gizzards into the hot oil in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot.

Step 8

Gather all ingredients.