Everyone gets excited when it’s dinner time, and gluten-free chicken fried steak is on the menu. There is no better comfort food than chicken fried steak. Plus, this recipe is gluten free, super easy to make, and brings a smile to everyone’s faces!
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Mr. Fearless Dining and I discovered chicken fried steak when we lived in Austin, TX. It is the purest form of comfort food. When we went gluten free, I made it my mission to create a gluten free version of chicken-fried steak! The crispy fried crust and tender, juicy beef on the inside. Set it on top of a pile of mashed potatoes, cover it in gravy, and you will be in utter food heaven. It’s that delicious!
My gluten free chicken fried steak recipe is as close to the real thing as possible. I’m not just saying it because I am the one who came up with the recipe. It’s just really good! This gluten free chicken fried steak recipe is traditionally served with gravy and mashed potatoes. When frying this steak, the pan drippings are really flavorful, so you will want to make this gluten free gravy recipe.
If you love comfort foods, you must try this AMAZING gluten free fried chicken recipe too!
This tastes just like regular chicken fried steak! I did have to double the recipe for the breading, but it came out golden crispy and delicious.” 👍
Julie F., Pinterest comment
Allergen Information:
This chicken fried steak is gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, egg-free, and oat-free. You can also make it dairy-free by using plant-based milk.
If you love Southern recipes, you will want to try my Gluten Free Chicken and Waffles recipe! For mashed potatoes, these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are out-of-this-world good!!
If you’re gluten free or someone in your family is, I know how daunting it can be to figure it all out. I promise after you have learned all the tricks and tips, you will be able to cook amazingly well and be confident.
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Cube Steak—I love that this recipe calls for cube steak. It is a less expensive cut of meat that is perfect for holding the crispy coating because of the tenderizing it undergoes.
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend—This recipe can use any flour blend. One fun brand is Bob’s All Purpose Flour, which contains bean flour that works well for savory foods.
- Milk or Non-Dairy Milk – Either will work well in this recipe.
- Canola Oil – Ensure the oil you fry can tolerate high heat. Do NOT use olive oil. Be sure to check Is Canola Oil Gluten Free for more info.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
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Step 1: Add your gluten free flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to a bowl and whisk to blend.
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Step 2: Dip your cubed steak into the milk.
Step 3: Dip the cube steak out of the milk into the flour mixture. Make sure to coat all sides! Now, for my best tip, you will double coat the meat. This makes it turn out extra crispy!
Step 4: Take your coated cube steak out of the flour, dip in the milk again, then re-coat with the flour. This double coating ensures the perfect chicken fried steak!
Step 5: Heat oil in a 12″ cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven. You want the oil to be between 350-375º F.
Step 6: Fry the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side. The exact cooking time depends on how thick your cube steak slices are. You will know to flip it when the side cooking in oil is all crispy.
Step 7: Remove the steaks from the oil onto a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Cubed steak has a funny texture. The meat is pounded flat; if you look at it, you can see how a tenderizer machine cut up the surface. This helps keep the meat tender for cooking.
Avocado, canola, and coconut are the best frying oils for high heat tolerance. (I love coconut oil, but it is best for frying donuts and sweet things.)
It’s best to keep the gluten-free chicken fried steak in a sealed container. You don’t want air to get to it, so ensure it’s airtight. Then, place it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Yes, you can absolutely freeze gluten free chicken fried steak. It makes lovely leftovers, so it’s excellent for meal planning. First, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 1 month.
The best way to reheat chicken fried steak is to heat it in the oven. Heat it at 350º F for about 15 minutes. This should keep the crust nice and crispy instead of soggy.
If you’re in a hurry, you can always microwave it for a couple of minutes until it’s hot. (Note: if you microwave it, the breading will be soggy.)
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What’s the difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak?
The main difference between a chicken-fried steak and a country-fried steak is the gravy. A traditional country-fried steak is topped with brown gravy, whereas a chicken-fried steak has white or creamy gravy. In my opinion, they both taste great!
More Gluten Free Dinner Recipes:
- This baked Gluten Free Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken has fewer calories than fried chicken
- This gluten free German Schnitzel With Potato Salad is wonderful with most meals.
- I love this Gluten Free Salisbury Steak. It is pure comfort food.
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Gluten Free Chicken Fried Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound cube steaks usually this is 4 slices
- ½ cup gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canola oil
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Instructions
- Add t1/2 cup gluten free flour blend, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. (Make sure you use a bowl wide enough to dip the meat in!)
- In another bowl, add 1/2 cup milk.
- Dip 1 pound cube steaks in the milk, then in the flour. Coat both sides.
- Now you want to double dip so that you get a nice crispy coating. Dip the milky flour-coated cube steak back into the milk, then the flour mixture.
- Place the meat on a plate and heat 1 cup canola oilin a skillet.
- You want the oil to be two inches deep in your skillet.
- When the oil is hot, add the cube steak.
- Cook until the side in oil looks golden and flip it over to cook the other side. This should take anywhere from 3-5 minutes per side depending on how thick your cube steak is cut.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. This will help absorb extra oil.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
- Use caution frying because the hot oil can spatter. I cook my fried foods outside on a burner that is attached to our grill.
- If you can’t find cube steaks, you can use another cut of steak pounded thin.
- This chicken fried steak recipe will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
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I am wondering if I can do this in the air fryer?
Hi Carol, I haven’t tested it in an air fryer. If you try it, please do come back and let me know how it turns out. Thank you.
Great recipe! Good flavor! I did add a little extra garlic powder only because I really like garlic 🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for sharing your recipe.
I am so glad you loved the recipe!! Thank you for coming back to let me know.
These steaks are wonderful!
The recipe is well written and easy to follow.
I hope you will try them.
I am so glad you loved the recipe, Sheila. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know!
The flavor is solid, but I would probably cut the salt amount in half, too salty for our taste, especially with them being double fried and getting twice the amount of batter. And the cooking time was more like 2-3 min total at a moderate frying temp. Other then that they were good and will definitely do again!
I am glad you liked the recipe. I can see a variance in cooking time depending on how thick the meat used is. I will have to try it with less salt, that would definitely be better if double fried. Thank you for coming back to let me know.
Can this recipe be baked instead of fried? What would your recommendation be?
Hi Misty, I haven’t tested baking this recipe so I am unable to advise if it would work the same way.
This recipe is fantastic! I have been craving country fried steak for years almost 15. I tried it on my own and it was horrible I had to throw it away. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe keep up the fantastic job!
I am so glad you liked this recipe Sandy. It reminds me of when we lived in Texas…glad I could help you enjoy.