Southern Fried Chicken Livers

Mom made us fried chicken livers because they were cheap, and now the convenience stores sell them in the South! Use a fry screen — these things can pop and will burn you! Serve with pepper gravy or a packet of chicken gravy.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound chicken livers
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions :

1. Place chicken livers in a colander; rinse with cold water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.
2. Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow dish until blended.
3. Place flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a zip-top bag; shake to combine.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Dip chicken livers in egg mixture to coat, then transfer, one at a time, into flour mixture, shaking the bag to coat completely.
6. Gently place coated livers, a few at a time, into hot oil; cover with a splatter screen and cook until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.