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Easy Fried Chicken Livers Recipe in 15 Minutes

Fried Chicken Livers Recipe

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these Southern-style fried chicken livers are rich in flavor and iron—an easy, nostalgic recipe that turns humble ingredients into pure comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine south american
Servings 4
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon or tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Plate for draining

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

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken livers thoroughly.
    Rinse and pat dry the chicken livers thoroughly.
  • In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Soak the livers for 5–10 minutes.
    In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Soak the livers for 5–10 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot (350°F/175°C).
    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot (350°F/175°C).
  • Remove livers from the milk mixture and dredge in the seasoned flour.
    Remove livers from the milk mixture and dredge in the seasoned flour.
  • Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove livers and place on paper towels to drain.
    Serve hot with coleslaw and strawberry basil lemonade for a delicious combo.
  • Serve hot with coleslaw and strawberry basil lemonade for a delicious combo.
    Easy Fried Chicken Livers Recipe in 15 Minutes