Step 1

Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep fryer or large pot, and heat the oil to 350°F.

Step 2

Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Mix well.

Step 3

In another shallow dish, combine the buttermilk and water. Mix well.

Step 4

Dip the cube steaks into the flour mixture and shake off the excess.

Step 5

Dip the flour-coated cube steaks into the buttermilk, shake off the excess.

Step 6

Dredge the cube steaks in the flour again.

Step 7

Place the breaded steaks on a wire rack resting on a baking sheet. Allow the breading to set up for 5 minutes. This helps to set the breading on the steak.

Step 8

Place the breaded steaks into the hot oil. Fry the steaks for 3 to 5 minutes on one side, until the sides of the meat start to brown and the top of the meat starts to cook.

Step 9

Gently flip the steaks away from you to avoid splashing hot oil onto yourself, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on the other side.

Step 10

When both sides are golden brown and crispy, remove the steaks from the hot oil and drain on a clean wire rack over a baking sheet.