Fried Chicken Gizzards

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken gizzards, cleaned
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:
1. Rinse and clean the chicken gizzards thoroughly. Trim off any tough or gristly parts if needed.
2. In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add gizzards, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
4. Remove gizzards from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
5. Dredge gizzards in seasoned flour, pressing to coat well.
6. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry gizzards in batches for 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: 300 per serving