Pickles, optional
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Livers
Place the chicken livers in a colander and carefully remove any visible connective tissue or unusually large pieces of fat. Rinse them briefly under cold running water if desired, then drain thoroughly.
Pat the livers very dry with paper towels. This step is important because excess moisture can cause the hot oil to splatter.
Place the cleaned livers in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir gently so the
