Popeye’s Copycat Fried Chicken

Here’s a Popeye’s Copycat Fried Chicken recipe that’s crispy, juicy, and packed with that signature Cajun flavor:

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POPEYE’S COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ marinating)
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

For the Marinade:

• 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 2–3 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs/drumsticks
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp hot sauce (like Tabasco)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

For the Flour Dredge:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crunch)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For Frying:

• Peanut oil or vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

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INSTRUCTIONS

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