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Crispy Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Creamy Country Gravy

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A hearty, crispy chicken fried steak served with a rich and creamy country gravy, perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cube steaks (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about ½ inch deep in skillet)
  • 4 tablespoons (55 grams) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (or 2% milk)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Dip each steak first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the egg and buttermilk mix, and finally back into the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere a good crust. Place coated steaks on a wire rack.
  5. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to about ½ inch depth and heat over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
  6. Carefully place steaks into hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Pour off all but about 4 tablespoons of oil/fat from the pan. Add butter and melt over medium heat.
  8. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  10. Season gravy with salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  11. Serve steaks hot with a generous spoonful of creamy country gravy on top.

Notes

Dry steaks thoroughly before dredging to prevent soggy coating. Double dredging (flour, egg, flour) creates a crunchy crust. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for best results. If gravy is too thick, add milk to loosen; if too thin, simmer longer. Fry steaks in batches to avoid overcrowding.

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