Eastside Fish Frys Famous Chicken Gizzards Recipes

SOUTHERN FRIED GIZZARDS IN A BUTTERMILK BRINE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine gizzards and onions. Pour over enough buttermilk to cover. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours (24 is better), or up to 2 days.
• Drain gizzards in a colander, allowing any excess buttermilk to drip away. Cut gizzards into 1/2" chunks, working around any gristle or tendons.
• Combine flour with salt, cayenne and seasoning. Beat egg in a small bowl.
• In a pot or deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of vegetable oil to 350°F Dip each piece of gizzard in egg, then in flour. Be sure to coat them well or the coating will not be crisp.
• Place coated gizzard pieces into oil and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a rack. Serve immediately.

EASTSIDE FISH FRY'S FAMOUS DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Combine the House Seasoning, seafood seasoning and seasoning salt in a bowl and add the chicken wings; toss to coat well. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 24 and up to 48 hours.
• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Toss the wings in the Chicken Flour, then fry then, fully submerged, for 15 minutes, checking after 5 minutes to make sure wings are not stuck together (do not crowd the fryer; cook in 2 to 3 batches). Drain on paper towels and add House Seasoning to taste.
• Stir together the sugar, salt, corn flour, all-purpose flour, tapioca, MSG, pepper, lemon peel, citric acid and navy bean flour.
• Stir together the flour, fry mix, seafood seasoning, seasoning salt, garlic powder and black pepper.

GIZZARD PERLOO

Steps:

• Put the gizzards in a large bowl with the milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible.
• Drain off the milk and rinse the gizzards in cool water, then pat dry. Cut the gizzards into 1-inch pieces, then season them with the salt, pepper, parsley, sage and thyme.
• Place a large pot on medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the seasoned gizzards until browned all over and starting to shrink, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, peppers, celery and garlic and continue to saute until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice and stir, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork before serving.