Fried Chicken Gizzards – Immaculate Bites

What is chicken gizzard?

these babies Guest-only delicacies And the head of the African house? Yes, gizzards are a commonly used muscle in the digestive tract of chickens, so they can become tough if not cooked long enough.

recipe ingredients

1. chicken gizzard – It takes an hour and a half to two hours for the show’s star to soften, but it’s well worth the wait. 😉
2. seasoning – Onions, celery, bay leaf, thyme and garlic add flavor and wonderful aroma.
3. all purpose flour – A pantry staple is crispy fried gizzards. However, you can use a staple gluten-free mix in equal amounts if you prefer.
4. cornstarch – Mix with flour for the perfect crisp texture. Add flour if you don’t have cornstarch.
5. baking powder – A pantry staple that creates a light, crispy flour coating.
6. seasoning – Paprika, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, dried herbs and white pepper create the perfect savory coating for this dish. If you’re in a hurry, we recommend the Italian Herb Mix.
7. egg – A flavorful binder holds the herb flour mixture to the chicken gizzards.

How to fry chicken gizzards

First step – simmer

• seasonal gizzard – Place gizzards in a pot with onion, celery, bay leaf, thyme, crushed garlic and salt. (Photo 1-2)
• add water – Add enough water to cover the gizzard by 1 inch. (Photo 3)
• simmer – Bring gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours or more, depending on taste, until tender. You may need to add more water to cover the gizzards. (Photo 4)

Step 2 – Coating

• drain ・Put the gizzards in a colander to drain and remove the celery, bay leaf and onion. Reserve the soup or freeze it for later. (Photo 5)
• to coat – Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, herbs and white pepper in a large bowl. (Photo 6)
• Coat gizzard – When you’re ready to fry, dip the gizzards into the egg mixture, place them into the flour mixture, and shake off any excess flour. Ziplock bags make this process easier. . (Photos 7-8)

Step 3 – Fry

• fry gizzards – Heat the oil to 375°F/190°C in a deep fryer or cast iron skillet. Adding gizzards lowers the temperature.
• The gizzards are then carefully added to the hot oil and fried in batches until crisp. It usually takes about 5 minutes.
• Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

recipe variations

1. Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken Gizzard – Add parmesan cheese to the mix to up the flavor scale.
2. Crispy Asian Chicken Gizzard – Add a pinch of ginger and five-spice powder to the coating, then drizzle with your favorite sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce for a delicious Asian twist.
3. Crispy gizzard tacos – Hearty tacos stuffed with chopped fried gizzards, tomatoes, onions, cheese and your favorite sauce! 😉

tips and tricks

1. Gizzards should be thoroughly washed before cooking.
2. If you can get them fresh from your local butcher, that’s good. You can ask them to clean them for you (perhaps for an extra charge).
3. To soften this tough muscle, you can slow simmer until fork tender, like I did. Soak in
4. Boil the gizzards over low heat to relax the muscle tissue as it simmers. Do not bring to a boil. otherwise it will become stiff.
5. After simmering for 1-2 hours, first cool and dry completely before slicing and breading.

advance instructions

You can pre-boil gizzards. Drain and dry before placing in a ziplock bag or airtight container. freeze them for 2 months again Refrigerate them for 2 days.

Note: Thaw frozen gizzards in the refrigerator overnight, then coat and crisp when ready to fry.

How to eat and store

Serve hot from the stove as an appetizer or meal for maximum crunchiness.you can Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-4 days. again Freeze them for up to 2 monthsReheat in preheated 170°C oven for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. An air fryer will also crisp them up again.

FAQ

Compatibility with fried gizzards

These babies are great appetizers and will love pairing with others with similar minds.

1. bacon wrapped shrimp
2. Southern cheese straw
3. Fried sweet plantain
4. jalapeno popper
5. puff puff

Try more delicious crispy chicken recipes

1. southern fried chicken
2. Crispy grilled chicken wings
3. air fryer southern fried chicken
4. oven fried chicken
5. crispy air fryer chicken liver

Conclusion

Crispy and tender fried chicken gizzards make a great comfort food anytime. What is your favorite way to enjoy gizzards? Let me know by commenting below.😍

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This blog post was originally published in October 2017 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.