1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. This will keep your fried steaks warm while you finish cooking the rest.
2. Pat the cube steak dry with paper towels. This is an important step because moisture can prevent the coating from getting crispy.
3. Gently stretch the steaks to make them thinner. If you have a meat tenderizing hammer, use it to pound them to about 1/4 inch thick. This will ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
4. In a medium bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, and baking powder. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
5. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups of milk, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce. This mixture will help the flour adhere to the steaks.
6. Take each steak and dip it into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour. Make sure to shake off any excess flour. This double coating gives you that perfect crunch.
7. Let the breaded steaks rest on a cutting board while you heat the oil. This helps the coating stick better and results in a crunchier texture.
8. In a large skillet, pour enough oil to fill it about 1/4 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches between 350-375 degrees F. You can test it by dropping a small bit of the batter in; if it bubbles immediately, it’s ready.
9. Carefully place half the breaded steaks into the hot oil. Fry them for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown. Use tongs to flip them, ensuring they cook evenly.
10. Once fried, transfer the steaks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. If needed, add more oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining steaks.
11. After frying, carefully pour the oil into a tin can for disposal and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
12. Return the skillet to medium heat and add butter. Once melted, whisk in 1/3 cup of the remaining seasoned flour until bubbling.
13. Gradually whisk in 2 3/4 cups of milk to create your gravy. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
14. Remove the gravy from heat and serve it generously over the warm fried steaks. Enjoy every bite!
