These Chicken Fried Steak Bites are a fun and delicious twist on the classic Southern comfort dish. Bite-sized pieces of steak are battered, fried to perfection, and served with a creamy gravy for dipping. They make the perfect appetizer or main dish!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb cube steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- 1 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1/4 cup milk 🥛
- Vegetable oil for frying 🛢️
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 cup milk 🥛
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Steak Bites:
- Cut the steak:
- Slice the cube steak into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Bread the Steak Bites:
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Coat the steak bites:
- Dredge each piece of steak first in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the flour again for a double coating.
3. Fry the Steak Bites:
- Heat the oil:
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the steak bites:
- Fry the steak bites in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Transfer the cooked bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. Make the Gravy:
- Melt butter:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Make a roux:
- Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add milk:
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve:
- Serve the steak bites:
- Serve the Chicken Fried Steak Bites hot, with the creamy gravy on the side for dipping.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal per serving
These Chicken Fried Steak Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping in rich, homemade gravy. They make a great appetizer or comfort-food dinner! 🍖🍗