Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards: A Soul Food Classic

For the Gizzards:

• • 1 lb chicken gizzards, cleaned and patted dry

• • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Dash of paprika or cayenne for extra spice

For the Marinade:

• • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)

1 tbsp hot sauce (like Tabasco or Frank’s RedHot)

• • • 1 tsp garlic powder
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• 1 tsp onion powder

For the Coating:

• • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• • 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
• Optional: Flour dredge station for double coating

Instructions:

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