Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Recipe

Why Make This Recipe

If you love crispy, juicy, spicy fried chicken, then this recipe is for you. It tastes just like the famous chicken from Popeyes, but you can make it right at home. No need to wait in line or spend extra money at the drive-thru.

Making this chicken at home means you can control the spice level and ingredients. You can use fresh chicken, the oil you like, and your favorite seasonings. It’s also a fun and satisfying meal to cook for your family or friends.

This spicy chicken is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a weekend treat. Serve it with fries, coleslaw, or biscuits for a full meal. Once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again.

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How to Make Popeyes Spicy Chicken

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 3½ lbs chicken (legs and thighs)
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder

For the flour coating:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder

For frying:

• Oil for deep frying

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, paprika, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and make sure they are fully coated. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for 3 to 24 hours.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. Take each chicken piece out of the buttermilk, let the extra drip off, and roll it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry the chicken in small batches. Cook each piece for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
7. Place the fried chicken on a plate with paper towels to drain the oil.
8. Let it rest for a few minutes and then serve hot.