Crispy Chicken Fried Steak with Homemade Country Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pound cube steak, tenderized (about 4 steaks)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt (or seasoned salt if you prefer)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Just a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 large egg
• ½-¾ cup whole milk (splash of buttermilk optional)
• Canola oil for frying, about 2 cups
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth, warmed
• 1½ cups whole milk, room temperature
• Salt
• pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of dried thyme