Crispy Fried Chicken Livers Recipe
Would you eat a basket of fried chicken livers? Yes or no? 🍗 If you love crispy fried chicken and rich, savory flavors, this old-fashioned recipe is worth trying.
Chicken livers have a distinctive taste and wonderfully tender center, while a seasoned flour coating creates the crunchy exterior that makes every bite satisfying.
The secret is to soak the livers before frying, season the coating generously, and keep the oil at a steady temperature. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a comforting Southern-style meal.
Ingredients
For the chicken livers:
1 pound fresh chicken livers
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For the crispy coating:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For frying:
Vegetable, peanut, or canola oil, enough for deep frying
For serving:
Ranch dressing
Hot sauce
Honey mustard
Lemon wedges
Pickles, optional
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Livers
Place the chicken livers in a colander and carefully remove any visible connective tissue or unusually large pieces of fat. Rinse them briefly under cold running water if desired, then drain thoroughly.
Pat the livers very dry with paper towels. This step is important because excess moisture can cause the hot oil to splatter.
