Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken livers, trimmed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 large baguettes, split
  • 10 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 lemon, halved

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the livers.
  • In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, onion powder and cayenne with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Drain the livers and add them to the seasoned flour; toss to coat.
  • In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken livers to the pans and fry over moderately high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned and crisp.
  • (Be carefulthe livers splatter while they fry.)
  • Drain the chicken livers on paper towels; sprinkle with salt.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil in one of the skillets.
  • Add the onions; cook over moderate heat until softened, 8 minutes.
  • Spread mayonnaise on the cut sides of the baguettes and fill with the chicken livers, sauteed onions and arugula.
  • Squeeze the lemon over the chicken livers, close the baguettes and cut them into quarters.
  • Serve.