Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Place chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. Bring gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pour in more water during simmering, if needed, to keep gizzards covered. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Once cooked, remove gizzards to a bowl, discard celery and onion, and reserve the broth.

4 . Stage

Season gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Pour 1/3 cup of the reserved broth over the seasoned gizzards, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more, stirring often. (Save or freeze the remaining broth for another use, if desired.) Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

7 . Stage

Place flour in a plastic bag, and transfer the gizzards with their seasoning into the bag as well. Shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Gently lower the gizzards into the hot oil in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios