Description
Hearty Chicken Fried Steak whispers southern comfort with crispy golden breading and rich country gravy. Succulent beef cutlets deliver classic American diner charm that satisfies deep hunger and nostalgic cravings you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
Dry Coating & Seasoning:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Wet Ingredients & Liquid:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk (or as needed for desired consistency)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a robust seasoning blend by combining flour with an aromatic mix of seasoned salt, ground black pepper, vibrant paprika, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate vessel to form a silky, uniform binding liquid.
- Meticulously coat each cube steak first in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dunk the flour-dusted steak into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return the steak to the seasoned flour, pressing gently to create a thick, textured exterior that will crisp beautifully during cooking.
- Warm vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until it shimmers and reaches the perfect frying temperature, approximately 350°F.
- Gently lower the coated steaks into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each steak for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a rich golden-brown crust that signals perfect doneness.
- Transfer the crispy steaks to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and maintain their crunchy texture.
- Allow the steaks to rest briefly before serving to ensure maximum juiciness and flavor retention.
Notes
- Customize flour blend by adding garlic powder or onion powder for extra depth of flavor.
- Ensure meat is at room temperature before coating to help breading stick better and create consistent browning.
- Double-dredging technique creates extra crispy, thick crust that prevents breading from falling off during frying.
- Use cast iron skillet for most even heat distribution and crispiest exterior on chicken fried steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg