POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE: Hi everyone, and Welcome back! I know a lot of you are asking for who makes fried chicken recipes now, because Popeyes, KFC’s shops, and all those Fried Chicken restaurants are closed. And I know everyone Is trying to make their own fried chicken at home, so I thought I’d share this recipe that I think is the best-fried chicken recipe ever.
I actually used the same method that KFC and Popeyes use, and I think you’re gonna enjoy it. The meat is so juicy, it’s so crispy on the outside flavorful spicy it’s my absolute favorite fried chicken is from Popeyes. And if you’ve never had this fried chicken, you’re definitely missing a lot. It’s so spicy, so crunchy, so moist just like KFC, so definitely gonna share some secrets with you today for the best result possible.
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
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