Country Fried Chicken Livers
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Country Fried Chicken Livers

Crispy fried chicken livers with a peppery crust - a Southern delicacy that's rich, flavorful, and surprisingly tender.

55 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

420

Protein

32 g

Carbs

28 g

Fat

18 g

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken livers
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1

Rinse livers and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk 30 minutes.

2

Mix flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.

3

Heat 2 inches oil to 350°F in a deep skillet.

4

Remove livers from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.

5

Dredge in seasoned flour, coating well.

6

Fry in batches 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.

7

Drain on paper towels.

8

Serve hot with hot sauce.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't overcook them - livers should be crispy outside but still slightly pink inside for the best texture and flavor.

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