Popeyes Signature Crispy Southern Fried Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Popeyes Signature Crispy Southern Fried Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • •- 4 lbs chicken pieces (mix of thighs, drumsticks, wings)
  • •- 2 cups buttermilk
  • •- 3 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
  • •- Peanut oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 11. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 4-6 hours, refrigerated
  2. 22. Mix flour with all dry spices in large shallow dish
  3. 33. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off
  4. 44. Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess
  5. 55. Heat peanut oil to 325°F in heavy cast-iron skillet
  6. 66. Carefully place chicken pieces into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding
  7. 77. Fry chicken 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
  8. 88. Drain on wire rack with paper towels underneath
  9. 99. Let rest 5-7 minutes before serving