MAKING CHICKEN FRIED STEAK RECIPES

Steps:

• To make Chicken Fried Steak: Heat a deep, heavy skillet with at least 1/2-inch of oil to 340 degrees F. Alternatively, heat oil in a deep fryer to 340 degrees F.
• Cut steak into 1/2-inch thick slices to make 6 (6-ounce) portions and remove any fat or gristle. Pound it with the coarse side of a tenderizing mallet until it is double in size and half as thick. In a shallow bowl, make an egg wash by combining the eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl or pan, make a seasoned breading by combining the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the steak in the seasoned flour, dip it in the egg wash, and then return it to the flour and push the flour into the steak with your fingers so that there are no moist spots. Immediately slide the steak into the hot oil, in batches as necessary to prevent overcrowding, and fry on 1 side until golden and crispy; then turn over and cook the rest of the way. The steaks are done when you lift them with a pair of tongs and they are stiff, not floppy. Keep warm while making the gravy.
• To make Cream Gravy: Mix the canola oil and flour in a saucepan and cook this roux over medium heat until it looks grainy and becomes slightly golden in color, just a couple of minutes. Remove from heat. Add pepper and salt and mix well. Add milk, return the pan to the heat, and increase heat to high. Whisk until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add hot water to thin, if gravy is too thick. Remove from heat to prevent scorching. The gravy should be as thick as pancake batter. Pour over chicken fried steak and serve.

Steps:

• Slice your steaks in half and place a steak between seran wrap. Using a meat tenderizer, hammer the meat until roughly ½ inch thick. Repeat with the other steak.
• Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
• On a shallow bowl or plate, mix together the flour, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.
• In another shallow bowl or plate, scramble one egg and mix it with the buttermilk.
• Dip the steak patty into the wet mixture until well coated.
• Next, dip the cutlet into the dry mixture.
• Repeat the process to complete a double batter for each steak by again dipping into the wet batter and then in the dry batter.
• Let the battered patty sit for 5 minutes while the air fryer heats up to 400 degrees.
• Use an olive oil spray to coat the chicken fried steaks and place them into the air fryer basket.
• Cook for 8 minutes, or as directed by your air fryer, to crisp up the exterior.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.