Popeyes is one of the most popular fast food chains for fried chicken and other southern delicacies. However, if you don’t live close to one, getting your Popeyes fix can be tricky. Here, we present our list of recipes for your favorite Popeyes menu items. Ready to start drooling? Check the list out for yourself below!
Number One: Copycat Fried Chicken
There’s nothing better than some crispy fried chicken you didn’t have to make yourself. But in case you can’t make it to a Popeyes, you can make it home! To make this copycat fried chicken, you’ll need chicken drumsticks and wings, vegetable oil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and eggs. It’s that easy!
Number Two: Copycat Popeyes Biscuits
To make these delicious, succulent copycat biscuits you’ll need all-purpose flour, nonfat powdered milk, baking powder, salt, vegetable shortening, sour cream, buttermilk, club soda, and melted butter. There’s nothing better than a hot biscuit with a piece of fried chicken.
Number Three: Copycat Blackened Ranch
Popeyes’ blackened ranch is one of the many things that makes the brand really stand out. To make your own at home, you’ll need mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, onion, garlic, and Zataran’s Blackened Seasoning. The Blackened Seasoning is the key to nailing this sauce.
Number Four: Copycat Cajun Gravy
Nothing goes better with mashed potatoes than some tasty gravy, and this recipe is a real winner. To make it, you’ll need vegetable oil, chicken gizzards, green bell peppers, ground beef, ground pork, beef broth, cornstarch, flour, milk, distilled white vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
Number Five: Copycat Coleslaw
Coleslaw can make or break a dish, and Popeyes gets it right every time. To make their perfect slaw, you’ll need cabbage, a green bell pepper, an onion, a carrot, miracle whip, sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil. Simple!
Number Six: Copycat Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is a staple in Louisiana cuisine, so we had to include it on this list. To make copycat Popeyes red beans and rice, you’ll need a can of red beans, salt pork, oil, onions, a bell pepper, sugar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, celery seeds, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Bon appetit!