Description
This Popeye's CopyCat Fried Chicken recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy coating and juicy tender meat, bringing the iconic fast-food flavor to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Oil for frying (canola or peanut oil)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and Louisiana hot sauce.
- Add chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Mix flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, then dredge in flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain on wire rack or paper towels and let rest before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase cayenne pepper or add hot sauce to the flour. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Plat Principal
- Method: Friture
- Cuisine: Américaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg