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Two servings of chicken fried steak recipe with white gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans
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Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

A classic Southern chicken fried steak recipe featuring tender cube steak coated in seasoned flour, fried until golden and crispy, and topped with creamy white pepper gravy. A comforting homemade dinner perfect for family meals
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cube steaks about 4 oz each
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 tablespoons reserved frying oil for gravy
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for gravy
  • 2 –3 cups whole milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste for gravy

Method
 

  1. Pat cube steaks dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
  4. Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour.
  5. Let the coated steaks rest for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove and place on a wire rack.
  9. For the gravy, keep 3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet and whisk in flour.
  10. Slowly add milk while whisking until thickened.
  11. Season with salt and black pepper.
  12. Serve gravy over the crispy chicken fried steak.