My Mississippi Boy's Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards

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my mississippi boy's deep fried chicken gizzards (14 RATINGS) 658 Pinches 10 Photos Sherri Williams Crestview, FL Updated on Oct 30, 2025

We southern girls & guys just love us some fried chicken gizzards. My husband Roy is from Mississippi and he just loves some down home deep fried chicken gizzards. This is just plain goodness. Enjoy these crunchy, smokey & tasty bites of the south. Cooking with Passion, sw:)

Pinch It! Rate Edit Share Print p Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on X Share in Email prep time 15 Min cook time 10 Min method Deep Fry yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken gizzards, cleaned **or chicken livers**
• 1 cup whole milk buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons your favorite hot sauce**i used sriracha**
• 2 teaspoons everglades seasoning**or favorite seasoning salt**
• BREADING
• 1 cup self rising flour
• 1 tablespoon everglades seasoning**or favorite seasoning salt more or less**
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make my mississippi boy's deep fried chicken gizzards

• Step 1 marinate chicken gizzards in ingredients 2-4 for 8-12 hours.** i prefer overnight, the buttermilk will help tenderize the gizzards**
• Step 2 drain chicken livers. in a mixing combine all the breading ingredients. place breader in in mixing bowl or bag. bread chicken gizzards...make sure you coat the gizzards evenly
• Step 3 heat deep fryer to 320 degrees. deep fry for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. gizzards cook fast. drain on paper towels
• Step 4 plate up and serve with your favorite hot sauce! **if you wish, you can simmer the chicken gizzards in some water with a little salt, garlic powder & hot sauce for 10-15 minutes. cool, bread then fry**
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*) calories: 583kcal, carbohydrates: 56g, cholesterol: 796mg, fat: 16g, fiber: 3g, protein: 50g, saturated fat: 6g, sodium: 6454mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 10g *Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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