Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon louisiana-style hot sauce
• 3 cups oil for deep frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• place the chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. bring the gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. pour in more water during simmering, if needed, to keep gizzards covered. remove the gizzards to a bowl, discard the celery and onion, and reserve the broth.
• season the gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, the seasoned salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well. pour 1/3 cup of the reserved broth over the seasoned gizzards, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more, stirring often. (save or freeze the remaining broth for another use, if desired.)
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place the flour in a plastic bag, and pour in the gizzards with their seasoning. shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour. gently lower about 1/4 of the gizzards per batch into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot.