Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty Chicken Fried Steak, where crispy golden breading embraces tender beef. Hearty flavors and rich gravy promise a classic diner-style experience that transports you straight to Texas hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 (170 g / 6 oz) cube steaks
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or enough for frying)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful seasoning blend by mixing flour with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a wide, shallow container.
- Create a creamy egg wash by whisking eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce together in a separate mixing bowl.
- Meticulously coat each steak by first dredging it completely in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Immerse the flour-coated steak into the egg wash, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Return the steak to the seasoned flour, pressing firmly and thoroughly to create a robust, textured crust that will crisp beautifully during cooking.
- Gently shake off any excess flour, preparing the steak for its final cooking stage with a perfectly adhered, seasoned coating.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating steaks in buttermilk for 2-4 hours before coating to tenderize and add depth.
- Use a meat mallet to pound cube steaks uniformly thin, ensuring even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free cornmeal for a crunchy alternative.
- Keep oil temperature consistent at 350°F when frying to prevent soggy breading and achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1165 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg