Popeyes Spicy Chicken Recipe
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) of chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk with half of the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Place in the refrigerator, covered, for a minimum of 4 hours, or for even better results, leave it overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients (flour and the rest of the spices).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-duty pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, a few pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy (about 15-20 minutes for larger pieces).
- Use tongs to remove the chicken from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot.