08/03/2025
Craving Popeye's fried chicken? Whip up a batch in your own kitchen to enjoy that delectable flavor without stepping out of your cozy home. ๐
๐ Ingredients List:
๐พ 3 cups self-rising flour
๐ฝ 1 cup cornstarch
๐ง 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
๐ถ๏ธ 2 tablespoons paprika
๐ฅ 1 teaspoon baking soda
๐ฅ 1 package dry Italian salad dressing mix
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1 package (1.5 ounce size) dry onion soup mix
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1 package (.5 ounce size) spaghetti sauce mix
๐ 3 tablespoons sugar
๐ถ๏ธ 1 tablespoon cayenne, or to taste
๐ฝ 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
๐ฅ 2 eggs, well beaten
๐ง 1/4 cup cold water
๐ 4 pounds chicken, cut up
๐ Instructions:
1๏ธโฃ ๐ณ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F in a deep skillet or deep fryer. Grease a 9x12 baking dish.
2๏ธโฃ ๐ฅฃ In a large, shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, paprika, baking soda, salad dressing mix, soup mix, spaghetti sauce mix, sugar, and cayenne. Mix well.
3๏ธโฃ ๐พ Place the cornflakes in another bowl.
4๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water.
5๏ธโฃ ๐ Dip each chicken piece first into the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Then dip it in the egg mixture letting any excess liquid drip off. Lastly, dip it in the cornflakes, pressing gently so the cereal adheres.
6๏ธโฃ ๐ Dip lightly again in the flour mixture. Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook the other side until browned. Do this in batches so as not to crowd the chicken.
7๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ Place the fried chicken in the baking dish in a single layer. Cover loosely with foil so steam can escape.
8๏ธโฃ ๐ฝ๏ธ Place the chicken in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes to crisp the coating. Serve Popeye's fried chicken hot.
๐ก Notes:
For an extra spicy kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the flour mixture to taste. ๐ถ๏ธ
Using a wire rack over a baking sheet instead of a baking dish for the oven phase can help the chicken stay crispy on all sides. ๐ณ