Description
A soul food classic, these crispy Southern fried chicken livers offer bold flavor and comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken livers, cleaned and trimmed
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1 cup buttermilk (for soaking)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
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Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cutting board and sharp knife (for trimming livers)
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Mixing bowls (for soaking in buttermilk and dredging in flour)
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Plate or tray (for holding floured livers before frying)
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Deep skillet or cast iron pan (for frying)
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Slotted spoon or tongs (for turning and removing livers from oil)
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Paper towels or wire rack (for draining excess oil)
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Cooking thermometer (optional, to monitor oil temperature)
Notes
For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan and let the oil return to temperature between batches. Serve with creamy ranch or spicy remoulade for a Southern twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 330mg
Keywords: southern fried chicken livers, soul food, crispy livers, southern comfort food