Here’s a classic Chicken-Fried Steak recipe — crispy, golden, and smothered in creamy gravy 🍽️🥩
Chicken-Fried Steak
Serves: 4
Time: 45–50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 4 beef cube steaks (about ½ inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp pan drippings or butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Steaks
- Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Dredge the Steaks
- In one shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
- Dip each steak in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned flour.
- Repeat for extra crispiness if desired.
3️⃣ Fry the Steaks
- Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy
- Remove excess oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the skillet.
- Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve the chicken-fried steaks hot, topped with creamy gravy.
- Classic sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn.
Tips & Variations
- For extra tenderness, pound steaks slightly before dredging.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even, golden crust.
- Spice up the flour with cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a little heat.
If you want, I can also give a baked version of chicken-fried steak that’s lighter but still crispy and delicious.
