Fried Chicken Livers
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Fried Chicken Livers

Crispy-coated chicken livers served with hot sauce — a soul-food favorite.

25 min
4 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

10m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

385

Protein

28 g

Carbs

36 g

Fat

14 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken livers
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1

Rinse livers and trim any connective tissue.

2

Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

3

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

4

Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in large skillet.

5

Remove livers from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture.

6

Fry in batches 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

7

Drain on paper towels.

8

Serve hot with hot sauce and white bread.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't overcook them! Livers should be slightly pink in the center for the best texture and flavor.

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