Southern Fried Chicken Livers

Name: Southern Fried Chicken Livers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers; 1 egg; 0.5 cup milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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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.

Recipe by Cindy Capps Lepp

Updated on January 25, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

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

Place chicken livers in a colander; rinse with cold water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.
Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow dish until blended.
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).
Dip chicken livers in egg mixture to coat, then transfer, one at a time, into flour mixture, shaking the bag to coat completely.
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.

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.

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
Vitamin C 21mg	104%
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.