Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable oil; ⅔ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp white pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp paprika; 3 eggs; 3½ lb chicken (1 whole chicken, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

Today, I'm excited to share the secret Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe! Get ready for that crispy, crunchy, juicy fried chicken at home without the long lines. With a mix of spices and a buttermilk base, this recipe gives you that same iconic Popeyes flavor.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:51 GMT