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Golden-brown fried chicken with thick crispy coating on a white plate

Copycat Popeyes Chicken

Make copycat Popeyes chicken at home with a bold Cajun spice blend and crispy double-dredged coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g Chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour, dip back in buttermilk, and coat again in flour for a thick crust.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  4. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 14 to 18 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  5. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels and serve hot.