Refried Popeye's (A.K.A. Extra Crispy Popeye's Fried Chicken) Recipe

By
J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
Learn about Serious Eats' Editorial Process
Updated February 27, 2025
20120112-popeyes-refried-chicken-6.jpg

Note: This technique will work with any fried chicken.

Recipe Details

Refried Popeye's (A.K.A. Extra Crispy Popeye's Fried Chicken) Recipe

Cook 15 mins
Active 15 mins
Chilling Time 8 hrs
Total 8 hrs 15 mins
Serves 4 servings
Keep Screen Awake

Ingredients

  • Family-size pack fried chicken, preferably from Popeye's

  • 1 quart vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Refrigerate fried chicken overnight. The next day, heat oil in a large dutch oven, wok, or chicken fryer to 350°F. Carefully add half the chicken, or as much as can comfortably fit in a single layer. Cook, turning frequently until re-crisped and heated through. Transfer to a large plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve immediately.

This Recipe Appears In

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
976 Calories
72g Fat
31g Carbs
53g Protein
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 976
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72g 92%
Saturated Fat 21g 106%
Cholesterol 295mg 98%
Sodium 1891mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 53g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 671mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

More Serious Eats Recipes