Description
Chicken Fried Steak Fingers are crispy, tender strips of cube steak marinated in buttermilk and fried to golden perfection. This Southern American classic offers a deliciously seasoned coating and is perfect served with country gravy or your favorite dipping sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Steak Fingers
- 1 pound cube steak, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Optional for Serving
- Country gravy
- Ranch dressing
- Honey mustard
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Place the cube steak strips in a bowl with buttermilk and hot sauce if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to create a seasoned flour mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
- Bread the Steak Fingers: Remove steak strips from the marinade. Dip each strip first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and again into the flour mixture, pressing gently to make sure the coating adheres well.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high until it reaches approximately 350°F, suitable for frying.
- Fry the Steak Fingers: Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry the breaded steak strips for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked steak fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot with your choice of country gravy, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the steak fingers by repeating the flour-egg-flour coating process.
- Serve with classic Southern sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
