Air Fryer Gizzards
These air fryer gizzards are golden, crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. A classic comfort food worth every bite.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Gizzards, Cleaned and Trimmed
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 3 cloves Garlic, Smashed
- 1 tsp Salt (for Boiling)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Place the chicken gizzards in a pot with the water, bay leaf, smashed garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the gizzards are fork-tender. This step is crucial for achieving tender gizzards. Skipping it will result in tough, chewy gizzards no matter how long you air fry them.
- Drain the gizzards and let them cool slightly on a cutting board. Pat them very dry with paper towels. If any gizzards are large, cut them in half so all pieces are a similar bite-sized size.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the hot sauce.
- Dip each gizzard into the egg mixture, then dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing the coating on firmly. For an extra-crispy coating, dip it back into the egg and into the flour a second time.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Arrange the coated gizzards in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each piece. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8 minutes, shake the basket, then spray again with cooking spray. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until the coating is deep golden brown and very crispy.
- Serve the gizzards hot with your favorite dipping sauce. They should be crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g
Cost: $8