Southern Fried Chicken Livers

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Mom made us fried chicken livers because they were cheap, and now the convenience stores sell them in the South! Use a fry screen — these things can pop and will burn you! Serve with pepper gravy or a packet of chicken gravy.

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A platter of southern fried chicken livers served with dipping sauce
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound chicken livers

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make southern fried chicken livers

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  2. Place chicken livers in a colander; rinse with cold water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.

    A colander of rinsed chicken livers

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  3. Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow dish until blended.

    A shallow bowl with egg and milk being whisked together

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  4. Place flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a zip-top bag; shake to combine. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

    A zip top plastic bag with flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

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  5. Dip chicken livers in egg mixture to coat, then transfer, one at a time, into flour mixture, shaking the bag to coat completely.

    A shallow bowl of egg and milk with chicken livers, next to an open zip top plastic bag with seasoned flour and dredged chicken livers

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  6. Gently place coated livers, a few at a time, into hot oil; cover with a splatter screen and cook until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

    Dredged chicken livers frying in a small pot of hot oil

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  7. Serve with your choice of dip. Enjoy!

    A platter of southern fried chicken livers served with dipping sauce

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
29g Fat
28g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 459mg 153%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 10mg 57%
Potassium 310mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.