Fried Cubed Steak

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Fried Cubed Steak is the ultimate comfort food. It is tender and juicy and has a thick, crunchy coating. True Southern cooking!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: people

Calories: 245kcal

Add the cubed steak to a medium bowl. Pour the buttermilk and Worcestershire sauce over the top. Give it a stir, making sure the steak is completely submerged in the buttermilk. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to fry.
Heat about ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat in a heavy cast iron skillet.
In a bowl or large pie plate, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. You may also need more flour, so adjust as needed.
Remove one piece of steak at a time, shake off excess buttermilk, and dredge in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
Carefully place the prepared steak in the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side. Flip to the second side and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
Remove steaks to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm until serving.

Tips for the Best Fried Cube Steak

Use a Heavy Skillet: A heavy-bottom skillet will work if you don't have a cast-iron skillet.

Don't Skip the Soak: Letting the cube steak marinate in buttermilk helps tenderize the meat and adds excellent flavor. Even if you only have 10 minutes, this helps tremendously.

Check Your Oil Temperature: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying—heat it over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped into the oil. If the oil isn't hot enough, the coating will absorb too much grease and turn out soggy instead of crispy.