Copycat Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Copycat Popeyes Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole buttermilk; 3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco), divided; 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup water; 4 cups (about 17 oz.) all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; Peanut oil

Servings: persons

3 cups whole buttermilk
3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco), divided
1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 large eggs
1/3 cup water
4 cups (about 17 oz.) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Peanut oil

1
Stir together buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce in large bowl. Submerge chicken in buttermilk mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
Whisk together eggs, water, and remaining 1 tablespoon hot sauce in a medium bowl. Stir together flour, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
3
Pour oil to a depth of 2 1/2 inches in a large Dutch oven, and heat to 325u00b0F over medium-high. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture; discard buttermilk mixture. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, and dredge in flour mixture; shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg mixture, and dredge in flour again; shaking off excess flour.
4
Carefully add chicken to hot oil, 4 pieces at a time; fry until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, maintaining oil temperature of 325u00b0F. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.

1818

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole buttermilk, 3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco), divided, 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Copycat Popeyes Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Popeyes Fried Chicken

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