Crunchy Steak Fingers Recipe: A Fun Twist on Classic Comfort - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1 lb (450 g) cube steak or round steak, cut into 1-inch wide strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tbsps butter
• 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• ½ tsp salt