Mom's Chicken Fried Steak

Classic chicken fried steak using cube steaks with cornflake crumb coating and Parmesan cheese. Includes important safety tips for deep frying and oil temperature management.

Ingredients

  • 4 each cube steaks
  • 2 Cups corn flake crumbs
  • 0.5 Cup flour
  • 3 each eggs, beaten well
  • 0.5 Cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a deep skillet with one inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat to 330°F.
  2. Place flour in a large pan and set aside, then place the beaten eggs into another pan and set aside, and finally, place the corn flake crumbs and Parmesan cheese together into a pan and set aside the pans should be large enough to fit one cube steak at a time.
  3. Pat the cube steaks using paper towels to dry off any excess liquid.
  4. Dredge the cube steak in the flour, then place into the beaten eggs and turn repeatedly until the steak is completely coated.
  5. Place the steak in the corn flake crumbs and toss, ensuring the entire steak is covered in crumbs.
  6. Place on a clean plate and continue until all steaks are breaded in the flour, egg, and crumbs.
  7. When the oil is at the proper temperature, carefully lower one of the breaded steaks into the oil.
  8. If there is enough room in the skillet, you can add more steaks, provided it doesn't overcrowd the pan.
  9. After cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, take a pair of metal tongs and turn the steak over so that the other side can cook.
  10. The steaks are done when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 155°F