Chicken Fried Steak
This classic southern Chicken Fried Steak is made crispy and juicy using a pressure cooker and skillet combo, delivering comfort food perfection with every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Black pepper to taste
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 lb cube steak tenderized round steak extra tenderized
- Kosher salt for seasoning
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk milk and eggs together in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- In another dish, mix flour with seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Season cube steaks with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Dip each steak into the flour mix, then the milk-egg mix, then back into flour for a second coat.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the steaks in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place fried steaks on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes and optional gravy.
Notes
Leftovers are best stored in airtight containers and consumed within 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for crispiness. For long-term storage, freeze wrapped steaks and thaw overnight before reheating.