Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards: A Soul Food Classic

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Gizzards:
1 lb chicken gizzards, cleaned and patted dry

Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Dash of paprika or cayenne for extra spice
For the Marinade:

1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)

1 tbsp hot sauce (like Tabasco or Frank’s RedHot)

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
For the Coating:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground mustard
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Frying:
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Optional: Flour dredge station for double coating