Popeyes Chicken Recipe Crispy Spicy Bayou Crunch at Home

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1/4 cup (55g) kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (6g) paprika
• 1 tablespoon (6g) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (3g) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (2g) black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks recommended)
• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (12g) paprika
• 2 tablespoons (12g) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (6g) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (15g) ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (5g) dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons (4g) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon (6g) kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying (approximately 6-8 cups / 1.4-1.9 liters)