Name: Popeye's Spicy Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe
Ingredients: 3 Cups whole buttermilk; 3 Tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco, divided); 1 2 1/2- to 3-lb. whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 3 large eggs; ⅓ Cup water; 4 Cups about 17 oz. all-purpose flour; 2 ½ Tbsps kosher salt; 3 tsps cayenne pepper; 2 tsps black pepper; 2 tsps paprika; 1 ½ tsps garlic powder; Frying/Peanut oil

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copycat popeyes fried chicken recipe how to make

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How to Make Copycat Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe

Popeye's Spicy Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe

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Servings: servings*

Equipment

Ingredients

3 Cups whole buttermilk
3 Tbsp hot sauce such as Tabasco, divided
1 2 1/2- to 3-lb. whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 large eggs
⅓ Cup water
4 Cups about 17 oz. all-purpose flour
2 ½ Tbsps kosher salt
3 tsps cayenne pepper
2 tsps black pepper
2 tsps paprika
1 ½ tsps garlic powder
Frying/Peanut oil

Instructions

In large bowl, mis buttermilk and 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Place chicken in buttermilk. Cover
Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours
In separate large bowl, whisk water, eggs, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
In separate bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
In large Dutch oven or electric fryer, heat oil to 325°F over medium-high heat
Remove chicken from buttermilk
Submerge chicken, piece by piece, in egg mix.
Then dredge chicken in flour mix
Shake off excess flour
Submerge in egg mixture again
Dredge in flour mix again
Shake off excess flour
Gently place chicken in hot oil. Do not overload Dutch oven or fryer. Allow space between pieces
Fry until golden. Approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
Maintain oil temp of 325°F . Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F to be fully cooked
Remove chicken and drain on racks or paper towels.

Notes

*2 pieces of chicken per serving

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, American South

Keyword: chicken, Fried Chicken, fried foods

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