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Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Recipe

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Fried chicken is a crowd favorite, especially Popeye’s Spicy Chicken recipe. We grew up with this famous brand and its delicious spicy chicken. 

ingredients in popeyes chicken

Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Recipe

I’ve tried many different ways to make Popeye’s fried chicken recipe and I think this version is by far my favorite.

It is a fast, easy way to satisfy my family’s craving for the dish and it certainly warms my heart. Biting into the crispy, crunchy fried skin and the juicy flesh is one of the most satisfying feelings ever.

I haven’t met a person who doesn’t love this copycat of Popeye’s recipe. Everybody loves fried chicken, it’s a fact of life. But this one will make everybody love you too! Serve the chicken alongside mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries! or another vegetable side dish.

WHAT SAUCE IS GOOD FOR POPEYE’S CHICKEN?

This depends on your own personal taste. I love my fried chicken with ketchup only, but you can serve it with a side of red hot sauce for added heat. A lot of people love to mix ketchup and mayo to make a pink sauce too.

ingredients in popeyes chicken

HOW TO MAKE POPEYES CHICKEN?

  1. In a large bowl, add your buttermilk and chicken pieces, cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight if possible (or at least 2 hrs)
  2. Drain chicken pieces.
  3. In a large bowl mix eggs, water, and red pepper sauce until well combined
  4. Grab a large gallon freezer bag and mix your dry ingredients (flour and spices) until well combined
  5. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste and put all your pieces into the flour bag
    SPICY CHICKEN RECIPE
  6. Shake the bag vigorously so that all pieces are well coated in the flour mixture
  7. Take out the floured chicken pieces and dip them into the egg/hot sauce mix
  8. After all, pieces are well coated, return them to the flour bag and mix vigorously again until all pieces are well coated.
  9. Using a deep fryer or a large skillet, heat the peanut oil until it reaches 350F, or when it bubbles up when you sprinkle flour on top. You will have to work in batches. Fry your chicken pieces for 15 to 18 minutes (flipping once if using a skillet). Remember that smaller pieces will cook faster than larger pieces, and dark meat takes a bit longer than white meat to cook.
    SPICY CHICKEN RECIPE

RECIPE TIPS

  1. Be careful when dropping the chicken pieces into the oil. Avoid oil spills for they might be dangerous.
  2. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice for every cup of milk
  3. When coating your chicken pieces with flour inside the bag, shake the bag after adding each piece to ensure even coating on all pieces.
  4. Season your chicken pieces liberally with salt and pepper before coating them with flour or they may come out a bit bland tasting.

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ingredients in popeyes chicken

Popeye's Spicy Chicken Recipe

Everybody loves fried chicken, it’s a fact of life. But this one will make everybody love you too!
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup hot red pepper sauce (I use Louisiana Hot Sauce)
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 quart buttermilk (optional)
  • salt , pepper and garlic powder to taste
  • 2 ½ lbs chicken cut into pieces
  • Peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add your buttermilk and chicken pieces, cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight if possible (or at least 2 hrs)
  • Drain chicken pieces.
  • In a large bowl mix eggs, water, and red pepper sauce until well combined
  • Grab a large gallon freezer bag and mix your dry ingredients (flour and spices) until well combined
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste and put all your pieces into the flour bag
  • Shake the bag vigorously so that all pieces are well coated in the flour mixture
  • Take out the floured chicken pieces and dip them into the egg/hot sauce mix
  • After all pieces are well coated, return them to the flour bag and mix vigorously again until all pieces are well coated.
  • Using a deep fryer or a large skillet, heat the peanut oil until it reaches 350F, or when it bubbles up when you sprinkle flour on top. You will have to work in batches. Fry your chicken pieces for 15 to 18 minutes (flipping once if using a skillet). Remember that smaller pieces will cook faster than larger pieces, and dark meat takes a bit longer than white meat to cook.
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  1. ALS

    January 13, 2023 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I made this chicken recipe for my family. Everyone loved this fried chicken. Everyone asked for seconds. I will make it again.

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      January 16, 2023 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you so much for the feedback! Yes, it’s the perfect fall dish, so happy that your family enjoyed the meal!

      Reply
  2. Susie

    August 10, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. I loved Popeyes. I haven’t had this in years. Thank you so much!!!!!!

    Reply
  3. Pam

    July 30, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    Made it with cauliflower. Delicious!

    Reply
  4. Tracy

    August 26, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    Going to make this with pork.. sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 26, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      So glad you were able to customize it to your liking! I’d love to know how it turns out if you decide to try. Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Ronnie

    August 16, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Can’t wait till supper, will reply how it turned out.

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 16, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you! I’d love to know how it turns out

      Reply

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