That ultra-crispy crunch with juicy spicy chicken inside? A good copycat of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen style fried chicken is dangerously good. 🍗🔥
The secret is usually:
- Buttermilk marinade
- Lots of seasoning in BOTH the marinade and flour
- Cornstarch in the coating for extra crunch
- Double dredging
- Proper oil temperature (around 175°C / 350°F)
Copycat-Style Seasoning Blend
- Paprika
- Cayenne
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- White pepper
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Dried thyme & oregano
Quick Method
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk + hot sauce + spices for several hours.
- Coat in seasoned flour/cornstarch mix.
- Dip back into marinade lightly.
- Dredge again for craggy crispy bits.
- Fry until deep golden and cooked through.
The result: crunchy outside, juicy inside, spicy buttery flavor. 😮💨