If you’re craving true Southern comfort food, fried chicken livers are a golden, crispy, and flavorful treat that delivers every time. Tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, they’re a nostalgic dish that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or even just a simple dipping sauce. Whether you grew up with this classic or are trying it for the first time, this easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time.
🐔 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crispy and flavorful: Perfectly seasoned flour coating with paprika and garlic gives every bite a kick of flavor.
Tender inside: Soaking in milk tenderizes the livers and removes any strong taste.
Quick and easy: Ready in under 45 minutes from start to finish.
Versatile: Enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or a hearty main dish.
🧂 Ingredients
1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional but recommended)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the livers
Rinse the chicken livers gently under cool water, removing any fat or connective tissue. Pat them completely dry with paper towels — this helps the coating stick and ensures crispiness when frying. - Soak in milk mixture
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and hot sauce. Soak the chicken livers in the mixture for about 30 minutes. This step mellows the strong flavor and tenderizes the meat. - Make the seasoned flour
In another bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings. - Heat the oil
Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom (about ½ inch deep). Heat over **
