Chicken Fried Steak Bites (Crispy and Ready in 50 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) cube steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil, for frying