Popeyes Fried Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 4 lbs fresh chicken pieces (mix of thighs, drumsticks, wings)
- •- 3 cups buttermilk
- •- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- •- 2 tbsp paprika
- •- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- •- 2 tbsp onion powder
- •- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- •- 2 tsp kosher salt
- •- 1 tsp black pepper
- •- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 11. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 8-12 hours in refrigerator.
- 22. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in large mixing bowl.
- 33. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, pressing coating firmly into chicken.
- 44. Heat vegetable oil in heavy cast-iron skillet to 325°F. Oil should be 2-3 inches deep.
- 55. Carefully place coated chicken pieces into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry in batches until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 12-15 minutes.
- 66. Remove chicken using slotted spider, drain on wire rack with paper towels underneath.