Fried Chicken Gizzards are a treasured dish that brings back memories of Sunday dinners at my kitchen table. My dear ones always ask for seconds of these crispy, golden morsels, and I’m so pleased to share this recipe with you.
What makes this recipe truly special is the careful seasoning blend of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper that infuses every bite with flavor. The all-purpose flour coating, fried just right in olive oil, creates that wonderful crispy exterior while keeping the gizzards tender inside.
I love serving these at family gatherings because everyone gathers around, picking at the plate until there’s nothing left but happy smiles. My grandchildren have grown up requesting these at their birthdays, and now they’re learning to make them just the way Gran taught them.
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Fried Chicken Gizzards
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound Chicken
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tablespoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Trim excess fat and gristle from chicken gizzards.
- Rinse under cold running water.
- Place gizzards in a pot of cold water.
- Bring water and gizzards to a rolling boil; continue to boil for about 15 minutes.
- Strain gizzards using a colander.
- Allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a plastic bag.
- Shake well to combine.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a skillet with a lid over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Thoroughly coat gizzards with flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Gently lay the coated gizzards in the hot oil.
- Cook until brown.
- Reduce heat to medium; cover skillet with lid and cook another 10 minutes.
- Remove to paper towels to drain.
