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Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

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This crispy buttermilk chicken fried steak with country gravy is Southern comfort food at its best. Cube steaks are marinated in buttermilk, fried until golden and crunchy, and topped with rich, creamy gravy for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 cube steaks (about ½ inch thick)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the country gravy:
  • ¼ cup pan drippings or butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place cube steaks in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Remove steaks from buttermilk, dip each in the flour mixture, then in eggs, then back in the flour for a double coating.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. For gravy, keep about ¼ cup pan drippings in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Serve chicken fried steaks hot, smothered with country gravy.

Notes

  • Protein swap: Use thin-cut chicken breasts instead of cube steak.
  • Spicy version: Add hot sauce to the buttermilk and extra cayenne to the flour.
  • Serving suggestion: Pair with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or coleslaw for a full Southern meal.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness. Warm gravy on stovetop with a splash of milk.

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