Fried Chicken Livers

Fried chicken livers are a southern American delicacy made from chicken livers that have been breaded and fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are often served as a snack or appetizer, but they can also be served as a main course.

To make fried chicken livers, the chicken livers are first cleaned and trimmed of any connective tissue or fat. They are then coated in a seasoned flour mixture or a mixture of flour and cornmeal before being deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

Fried chicken livers are typically seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs such as salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. They are often served with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or hot sauce.

Fried chicken livers are a popular comfort food in the southern United States and are often served alongside other southern staples such as mashed potatoes, biscuits, and collard greens. They are a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy any meat lover’s cravings.

SERVINGS: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. chicken livers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Rinse chicken livers and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
4. Dip each chicken liver in the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture. Repeat the process for each liver.
5. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Add the chicken livers to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove the chicken livers from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL TIPS:

• Serve the fried chicken livers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as hot sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing.
• You can also add other seasonings to the flour mixture to taste, such as cayenne pepper or dried oregano.