Here’s a crispy, flavorful recipe for Fried Chicken Gizzards — a classic Southern snack or meal!

🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken Gizzards

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 lb chicken gizzards, cleaned
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Tenderize the gizzards

Place cleaned gizzards in a bowl.
Cover with buttermilk and hot sauce.
Marinate for 2–4 hours (or overnight in the fridge) — this helps tenderize them.

2. Prepare the coating

In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Remove gizzards from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
Dredge each gizzard thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Optional: Double-dip by putting back in buttermilk and then flour again for extra crunch.

3. Fry the gizzards

Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry gizzards in batches for 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

4. Serve

Serve hot with ranch dressing, hot sauce, or lemon wedges.
Great as a snack, appetizer, or with fries and coleslaw for a full meal.

🌟 Tips & Variations

Extra crispy: Add a little cornstarch to the flour mix.
Spicy version: Add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the flour.
Oven-fried version: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, for a slightly healthier alternative.

If you want, I can also give a Southern-style pressure-cooker method that makes the gizzards extra tender before frying, which is what pros often do for the best texture.

Do you want me to share that method?