This is of the most common challenges cooks encounter -the breading falls off the meat...here's how to prevent the breading from falling off your Texas chicken fried steak: Make sure the meat is not cold; let it sit at room temperature for about 15-minutes before dredging Soak the tenderized beef for 3-4 minutes in buttermilk Press the batter or breading mixture into the meat using the back of a spoon Make sure the oil is hot enough-between 260º - 312ºF  Don't flip or turn the meat for at least 2-3 minutes; let it get good and crisp on the bottom before you flip it