For chicken fried steak the oil has to be as hot as at least 350 F.
To fry chicken fried steak, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat to 350 F and use a deep frying thermometer to check the oil temperature.
The oil should also pop loudly when a drop of egg is dropped in.
Chicken fried steak is best fried in a heavy 14 inch cast iron skillet although other skillets will also work.
You can also test the oil's readiness for chicken fried steak by dropping a bit of flour into the oil and the oil should sizzle and turn golden brown, but not burn or smoke.
You should also fry the chicken fried steak in batches and use a thermometer to maintain a consistent temperature, which is key in achieving a golden brown and crispy crust without greasy or undercooked chicken fried steak.
To make chicken fried steak, dip the steaks into egg and then the spice mix, turn to coat.
Then pour the oil into the frying pan, until the base of the pan is covered and fry the chicken fried steak over a high heat for 2 minutes until crisp and then turn the steaks over again and fry for 2 minutes more.
Then transfer the chicken fried steaks to a plate and keep them warm.