Copycat Popeye’s Spicy Fried Chicken
"What’s not to love about Popeye’s Spicy Fried Chicken? Honestly, I am probably one of the biggest Popeye’s Spicy Chickens fans out there to date. I adore the taste of that spicy, perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside chicken so much that I had to do a copycat recipe for Popeye’s Spicy Chicken to share with y’all today. Trust me if you enjoy Popeye’s Spicy Chicken you are going to fall in love with this recipe for Copycat Popeye’s Spicy Fried Chicken...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 pounds whole fryer chicken cut up into 8 pieces skin on
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1 quart buttermilk (to brine)
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3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon of garlic powder
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1/2 tablespoon of poultry seasoning
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1/2 tablespoon of Kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon Dry mustard
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3 cups self-rising flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 of spice mixture from above list
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4 eggs lightly beaten
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3 tablespoons water
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1/4 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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Peanut oil or shortening (for frying)
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