Appetizer: United States – Buffalo Fried Chicken Gizzards Appetizer

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g chicken gizzards, cleaned
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) Frank's-style hot sauce
1 tsp honey (optional)
Celery sticks for serving
Blue cheese dressing for serving

Instructions

1. Pat gizzards dry, toss with flour, salt and pepper to coat.
2. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry gizzards in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes; drain.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in hot sauce and honey until combined and warmed.
4. Toss fried gizzards in the buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
5. Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.