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Popeye’S Fried Chicken Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

?There is no one definitive recipe for Popeye's Fried Chicken. However, many recipes for fried chicken call for the chicken to be marinated in buttermilk, dredged in a mixture of flour and spices, and then fried in hot oil.

 6 cups (1425 ml) vegetable oil
 ⅔ cup (150 ml) all-purpose flour
 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
 2 tbsp (30 ml) white pepper
 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper
 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
 3 eggs
 1 frying chicken, cut up
1

Heat oil over medium heat.

2

Combine flour, salt, peppers, and paprika.

3

Beat eggs in a separte bowl.

4

Dip chicken parts in eggs.

5

Coat with the flour mixture.

6

Drop each piece in hot oil.

7

Fry for 15 to 25 minutes, or until a dark golden brown.

8

Drain on paper towels.