how to make chicken fried steak

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To make chicken fried steak, follow these steps:

Cube steaks (tenderized round steak)
Flour
Seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, baking soda, baking powder (for seasoning)
Buttermilk or whole milk
Eggs
Hot sauce (optional)
Vegetable oil or canola oil
Butter (optional, for frying)
Milk or cream (for gravy)

1. Prepare the meat:
Pound the cube steaks to about ¼-inch thickness if needed. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper

. 2. Make the coating:

In one shallow bowl, mix flour with seasonings such as salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk (or whole milk), eggs, and hot sauce if using

3. Dredge the steaks:

Coat each steak in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Dip into the buttermilk-egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
Dredge again in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Let the breaded steaks rest for about 10 minutes to set the coating

4. Fry the steaks:

Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (around 320-340°F).
Fry steaks in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan and flipping more than once to keep the breading intact. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven if needed

5. Make the gravy:

Remove most of the fat from the skillet, leaving about ¼ cup and the browned bits.
Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown.
Slowly whisk in milk or cream, simmering until thickened and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the gravy over the chicken fried steak

6. Serve:
Chicken fried steak is traditionally served with creamy gravy, mashed potatoes, and green vegetables

. This method yields a crispy, tender chicken fried steak with rich, creamy gravy, a Southern classic favorite