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Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

Crispy, juicy cube steak coated in seasoned flour and fried to perfection, topped with creamy country-style gravy for the ultimate Southern comfort dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 4 cube steaks
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • vegetable oil for frying
Country Gravy
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 4 tbsp butter or pan drippings
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream optional
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Soak cube steaks in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in one bowl; whisk eggs and milk in another.
  3. Dredge steaks in flour, then egg mixture, then back in flour. Let rest 10 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in skillet to 350°F and fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Make gravy by whisking flour into drippings, then slowly adding milk and cream.
  6. Season gravy with salt and pepper, then serve over crispy steaks.

Notes

Serve hot with mashed potatoes and biscuits. Adjust gravy consistency with extra milk if needed.