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Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken (Copycat)

Here's how you make Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken (Copycat)
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  • Servings: 4-5
  • Prep: 15-20m
  • Cook: 15-25m
    • The following recipe serves 4-5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 frying (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken (skin on & cut in 8-10 pieces)
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground pepper (use white pepper for consistency with the recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3 large eggs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add oil to a deep pan. If you are using a fryer heat to 300 degrees.

  • Step 2: Mix the spices with flour, and in seperate bowl beat the eggs.

  • Step 3: Put the chicken pieces first in the eggs and then in the spice and flour.

  • Step 4: Place the coated chicken into the hot oil in the pan and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Make sure chicken is cooked through.

  • Step 5: Take out of pan and wrap paper towel to ensure excess fat/oil removed.

  • Step 6: Service and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • No special items are required.

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