I was surprised to find out how many people love gizzards. When I was a kid, I would sneak into the kitchen before dinner and see if I could nab it before dinner was served. It’s probably my favorite part of the chicken. And my son loves these fried chicken gizzards as much as I do. He’ll keep snacking on them after the meal is over if there are any leftovers. And I can’t blame him because they’re really addicting. 😉
Recipe Ingredients
How to Fry Chicken Gizzards
First Step—Simmer
Season Gizzards – Place the chicken gizzards in a pot with onion, celery, bay leaves, thyme, smashed garlic, and salt. (Photos 1-2)Add water – Add enough water to cover the gizzards by an inch. (Photo 3)Simmer – Bring the gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, 1½-2 hours or more, depending on preference. You may need to add more water to keep gizzards covered. (Photo 4)
Step Two—Coating
Drain – Drain gizzards in a colander, and remove the celery, bay leaves, and onion. Reserve the broth or freeze it for later. (Photo 5)Make the Coating – Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, herbs, and white pepper in a large bowl. (Photo 6)Coat the Chicken Gizzards – When ready to fry, dip the gizzards in the egg mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. A ziplock bag makes this process easier. Set aside for about 15 minutes. (Photos 7-8)
Step Three—Frying
Fry the Gizzards – Heat oil in a deep-fryer or cast iron skillet to 375℉/190℃. The temperature will drop once you add gizzards.Then carefully add the gizzards to the hot oil and fry in batches until nice and crispy. It usually takes about 5 minutes.Remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can boil the gizzards ahead of time. Drain and dry before placing them in a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Freeze them for two months or refrigerate them for two days.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve hot off the stove as an appetizer or meal to enjoy the maximum crispiness. You can refrigerate leftovers for 2-4 days. Or freeze them for up to two months. Reheat in a preheated 350℉/170°C oven for 8-10 minutes or until hot and crispy. An air fryer would also crisp them up again.
What Goes With Fried Gizzards
These babies are great appetizers and love to be paired with others of like mind.
More Deliciously Crispy Chicken Recipes to Try
Conclusion
Crispy, tender fried chicken gizzards always make wonderful comfort food. What’s your favorite way to enjoy gizzards? Comment below and let me know.😍
Watch How to Make It
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