Ohhh Ashley, now we’re talking crispy, juicy perfection! 😍🍗 Popeye’s Copycat Fried Chicken — that golden, crunchy coating and tender, flavorful meat with just the right Southern spice. You’ll love how close this comes to the real deal (some say even better 😉).
Here’s the full recipe 👇
🍗 Popeye’s Copycat Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the chicken:
3 lbs (about 1.4 kg) bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breasts)
2 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce (like Tabasco, optional for that Popeye’s kick)
For the seasoned flour:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crunch)
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (use ½ tsp for mild)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp white pepper (optional, but gives that real Southern depth)
