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Calculated Shard: 199 (from laksa035)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa199.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://parade.com/1271008/nettiemoore/copycat-kfc-recipes/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://parade.com/1271008/nettiemoore/copycat-kfc-recipes/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/parade.com\/1271008\/nettiemoore\/copycat-kfc-recipes\/","crawl_time":1775041151,"first_indexed_time":1635263779,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,parade!\/1271008\/nettiemoore\/copycat-kfc-recipes\/ s443","src_root_hash":"775817337250875599","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"26 Best Copycat KFC Recipes - Parade","meta_descriptions":["Try these copycat KFC recipes from chicken to coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, mac and cheese and more Kentucky Fried Chicken classics!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"We grew up eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) when my mom wanted to grab a\nquick dinner\nand didn’t feel like cooking for us kids after a long day at work. We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes,\ngravy\n, coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery\nbiscuits\n, and their\nfried chicken\nwith its secret spices is addictive and delicious!\nSince the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26\ncopycat KFC recipes\n. My daughter is a\nmashed potato\nand gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy\nchicken tenders\n.\nWhat Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?\nKFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants.\n😋😋\nSIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter\n.\n🍳🍔\nBest KFC Chicken Recipe\nThere’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s\ncomfort food\nto the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties,\nbirthday\nparties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat.\nThe original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.\nRelated:\n30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House \nHow to Make KFC Chicken\nKFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started. \nKFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day.\nAlong with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw,\nmac and cheese\n, chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more!\nWho Invented Fried Chicken?\nBelieve it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever!\nKFC Coleslaw Recipe\nKrista Marshall\nWith this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house.\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Coleslaw Recipe\nCopycat KFC Chicken\nRock Recipes\nWe put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found!\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC\nGluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken\nGluten-Free on a Shoestring\nWith 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for\ngluten\n-free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need.\nGet the recipe:\nGluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken\nKFC Honey BBQ Sauce\nPersnickety Plates\nKFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe!\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Honey BBQ Sauce\nKeto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders\nHow 2 Do Keto\nA deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders.\nGet the recipe:\nKeto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders\nCopycat KFC Seasoning Recipe\nHow 2 Do Keto\nThis Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing!\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Seasoning Recipe\nCopycat KFC Biscuits\nMoore or Less Cooking\nCopycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time.\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Biscuits\nKFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls\nKitchen Divas\nDo you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls?\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls\nVegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)\nSweet and Simple Living\nYou won’t believe it until you try it for yourself!\nGet the recipe:\nVegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)\nCopycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie\nCincy Shopper\nIf you are a fan of pot\npies\n, you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe.\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie\nKFC Mac and Cheese\nDinner Then Dessert\nKFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken.\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Mac and Cheese\nKFC Potato Wedges\nDinner Then Dessert\nKFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Potato Wedges\nKFC Honey BBQ Strips\nCopy Kat\nMake these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe.\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Honey BBQ Strips\nAir Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\nPink When\nPerfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings.\nGet the recipe:\nAir Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\nMy Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)\nKevin is Cooking\nMy Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch.\nGet the recipe:\nMy Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)\nCopycat KFC Macaroni Salad\nThe Kitchen is my Playground\nBring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe.\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Macaroni Salad\nAir Fryer Popcorn Chicken\nBudget Delicious\nThis\npopcorn\nchicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer.\nGet the recipe:\nAir Fryer Popcorn Chicken\nAir Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits\nFork To Spoon\nIf you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them!\nGet the recipe:\nAir Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits\nAir Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\nPink When\nThis healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind!\nGet the recipe:\nEasy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe\nKFC Double Down\nRecipe Fairy\nIf you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself?\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Double Down\nHomemade KFC Chicken Burger\nMy Morning Mocha\nIt’s crispy, easy and tastes so good.\nGet the recipe:\nHomemade KFC Chicken Burger\nKFC Mashed Potato and Gravy\nRecipe Tin Eats\nThe unique thing about KFC Mashed Potato is how it’s creamy but soft.\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Potato and Gravy\nCopycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole\nThe Pound Dropper\nThe light version of the chicken bowl casserole.\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole\nKFC Chicken Wings\nRecipe Fairy\nLet’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.”\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Chicken Wings\nCopycat KFC Bean Salad\nLife’s a Tomato\nThis copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better.\nGet the recipe:\nCopycat KFC Bean Salad\nKFC Brown Gravy Recipe\nThe Soccer Mom Blog\nThis easy brown gravy recipe is a spot-on copycat of that famous KFC gravy!\nGet the recipe:\nKFC Brown Gravy Recipe\nAbout the author","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main 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[Food & Drink](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/)\n\n# 26 Copycat KFC Recipes That Go Beyond a Bucket of Chicken\nFinger Lickin’ Good.\n\nFeb 4, 2026 9:15 AM EST\n\n![](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/MTkwNTc1ODgxMTEwODg5NTk3\/6aad02afd8980186d82d8deccb702dbf-s-600-d-mm-r-g-38.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nBy [Nettie Moore](https:\/\/parade.com\/author\/nettiemoore)\n\n0\n\n❤️🔥😂\n\n[Add us on](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=parade.com)\n\n![Copycat KFC Coleslaw](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_4:3\/MTk3MzQ0NjQzNTMxNjc4OTE5\/copycat-kfc-coleslaw.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nCopycat KFC ColeslawKrista Marshall\n\nRelated Articles\n\n[View post: Everything to Know About King Charles' US Visit: Itinerary, Prince Harry and More](https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/everything-to-know-about-king-charles-us-visit-itinerary-prince-harry-and-more)![](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAxODI5MDg5\/uk-hosts-president-trump-and-first-lady-melania-trump-for-state-visit-day-two.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nNews\n\n[Everything to Know About King Charles' US Visit: Itinerary, Prince Harry and More](https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/everything-to-know-about-king-charles-us-visit-itinerary-prince-harry-and-more)\n\nLaura Rizzo Chagani\n\n[View post: 45 Years Ago, This 1980 Comedy Won Two Awards for Cinematic Failure](https:\/\/parade.com\/entertainment\/cant-stop-the-music-1980-razzie-winner-worst-picture-history)![](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAxODI5MDc2\/group-portrait-of-the-village-people.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nEntertainment\n\n[45 Years Ago, This 1980 Comedy Won Two Awards for Cinematic Failure](https:\/\/parade.com\/entertainment\/cant-stop-the-music-1980-razzie-winner-worst-picture-history)\n\nMadz Dizon\n\n[View post: Amazon’s \\$16 Whimsical Touch Lamp Comes in 11 ‘Absolutely Adorable’ Animal Designs](https:\/\/parade.com\/shopping\/amazon-mewaii-huggwaii-squishy-touch-lamp-spring-sale-2026)![](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAxNTI1Njg2\/amazon-logo.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nShopping, Deals & Freebies\n\n[Amazon’s \\$16 Whimsical Touch Lamp Comes in 11 ‘Absolutely Adorable’ Animal Designs](https:\/\/parade.com\/shopping\/amazon-mewaii-huggwaii-squishy-touch-lamp-spring-sale-2026)\n\nRachelle Yang\n\n[View post: Walmart’s \\$62 Freestanding Storage Cabinet Is ‘Just the Right Size’ for Tiny Bathrooms](https:\/\/parade.com\/shopping\/walmart-costway-freestanding-small-storage-cabinet-flash-sale)![](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1,g_xy_center,x_3084,y_991\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAwNzg3MTUz\/walmart-logo.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nShopping, Deals & Freebies\n\n[Walmart’s \\$62 Freestanding Storage Cabinet Is ‘Just the Right Size’ for Tiny Bathrooms](https:\/\/parade.com\/shopping\/walmart-costway-freestanding-small-storage-cabinet-flash-sale)\n\nMichelle Regalado\n\nWe grew up eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) when my mom wanted to grab a [quick dinner](https:\/\/parade.com\/1054095\/kristamarshall\/quick-dinner-ideas-for-kids\/) and didn’t feel like cooking for us kids after a long day at work. We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes, [gravy](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/best-store-bought-gravy), coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery [biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/taller-fluffier-biscuit-trick), and their [fried chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/patti-labelle-famous-fried-chicken-recipe-review) with its secret spices is addictive and delicious\\!\n\nSince the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26 **copycat KFC recipes**. My daughter is a [mashed potato](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes-like-a-chef) and gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy [chicken tenders](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/how-to-make-chicken-tenders).\n\n## **What Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?**\nKFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants.\n\n😋😋 **[SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter](https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/pop-kitchen?utm_source=article&utm_medium=middle).** 🍳🍔\n\n## Best KFC Chicken Recipe\nThere’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s [comfort food](https:\/\/parade.com\/844585\/felicialim\/18-comforting-filling-dinners-for-cold-nights\/) to the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties, [birthday](https:\/\/parade.com\/1035465\/marynliles\/birthday-quotes\/) parties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat.\n\nThe original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.\n\n****Related: [30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House](https:\/\/parade.com\/1004638\/daniscookings\/best-copycat-olive-garden-recipes\/)****\n\n## **How to Make KFC Chicken**\nKFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started.\n\n## KFC Menu’s Most Ordered Items\nKFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day.\n\n## **How Many Recipes Does KFC Have on the Menu?**\nAlong with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, [mac and cheese](https:\/\/parade.com\/recipes\/trisha-yearwoods-slow-cooker-macaroni-and-cheese), chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more\\!\n\n## **Who Invented Fried Chicken?**\nBelieve it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever\\!\n\n## Copycat KFC Recipes\n## KFC Coleslaw Recipe\n![Copycat KFC Coleslaw](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTk3MzQ0NjQzNTMxNjc4OTE5\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Coleslaw.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKrista Marshall\n\nWith this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Coleslaw Recipe](https:\/\/parade.com\/999660\/kristamarshall\/copycat-kfc-coleslaw-recipe\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Copycat KFC chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwNTY2MTQx\/Copycat%2520KFC.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRock Recipes\n\nWe put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC](https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/copycat-kfc\/)**\n\n## Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken\n![Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAxOTc3NzI1\/Gluten-Free%2520KFC-Style%2520Fried%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nGluten-Free on a Shoestring\n\nWith 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for [gluten](https:\/\/parade.com\/1118047\/jaime-stathis\/what-is-gluten\/)\\-free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https:\/\/glutenfreeonashoestring.com\/gluten-free-fried-chicken-kfc-style\/)**\n\n## KFC Honey BBQ Sauce\n![KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMzODA0NDEz\/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Sauce.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPersnickety Plates\n\nKFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe\\!\n\n**Get the recipe:** **[KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https:\/\/www.persnicketyplates.com\/kfc-honey-bbq-sauce\/)**\n\n## Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders\n![Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTUwOTQ4OTg5\/Keto%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Tenders.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nHow 2 Do Keto\n\nA deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https:\/\/how2doketo.com\/keto-copycat-kfc-chicken-tenders\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe\n![Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTcwMzQ3NjQ1\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Seasoning%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nHow 2 Do Keto\n\nThis Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https:\/\/how2doketo.com\/copycat-kfc-seasoning-recipe\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Biscuits\n![Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjk0MTEzNDA1\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nMoore or Less Cooking\n\nCopycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/mooreorlesscooking.com\/copycat-kfc-biscuits\/?swcfpc=1)**\n\n## KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls\n![KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTQ5NzY5MzQx\/KFC%2520Famous%2520Mashed%2520Potato%2520Bowls.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKitchen Divas\n\nDo you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls?\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https:\/\/kitchendivas.com\/kfc-mashed-potato-bowl\/)**\n\n## Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)\n![Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTY2Mjg0NDEz\/Vegan%2520KFC%2520Fried%2520Chicken%2520\$Copycat\$.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nSweet and Simple Living\n\nYou won’t believe it until you try it for yourself\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https:\/\/sweetsimplevegan.com\/2020\/07\/vegan-kfc-fried-chicken\/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1099102070_53070276_381411)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie\n![Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAwNTM1OTMz\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Pot%2520Pie.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nCincy Shopper\n\nIf you are a fan of pot [pies](https:\/\/parade.com\/1086747\/parade\/pie-recipes\/), you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https:\/\/cincyshopper.com\/copycat-kfc-chicken-pot-pie-recipe\/)**\n\n## KFC Mac and Cheese\n![KFC Mac and Cheese](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjg4MjE1MTY1\/KFC%2520Mac%2520and%2520Cheese.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nDinner Then Dessert\n\nKFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Mac and Cheese](https:\/\/dinnerthendessert.com\/kfc-mac-and-cheese-copycat\/)**\n\n## KFC Potato Wedges\n![KFC Potato Wedges](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyMzYyNjIx\/KFC%2520Potato%2520Wedges.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nDinner Then Dessert\n\nKFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Potato Wedges](https:\/\/dinnerthendessert.com\/kfc-potato-wedges\/)**\n\n## KFC Honey BBQ Strips\n![KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyODIxMzcz\/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Strips.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nCopy Kat\n\nMake these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https:\/\/copykat.com\/kfc-honey-bbq-strips-make-these-at-home-with-our-copycat-version-of-this-recipe\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI4ODIzNjc3\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPink When\n\nPerfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/www.pinkwhen.com\/air-fryer-copycat-kfc-chicken\/)**\n\n## My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)\n![My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkyMzQzOTMz\/My%2520Oven-Fried%2520Chicken%2520\$KFC%2520Copycat\$.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKevin is Cooking\n\nMy Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch.\n\n**Get the recipe: [My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https:\/\/keviniscooking.com\/my-oven-fried-chicken-kfc-copycat\/?ct=t\$New_Recipe_Post6_9_2015\$)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad\n![Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI5MTUxMzU3\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Macaroni%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nThe Kitchen is my Playground\n\nBring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe:** [**Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad**](https:\/\/www.thekitchenismyplayground.com\/2021\/05\/copycat-kfc-macaroni-salad.html)\n\n## Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken\n![Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIxNzQ1Nzg5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Popcorn%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nBudget Delicious\n\nThis [popcorn](https:\/\/parade.com\/health\/what-happens-if-you-eat-popcorn-every-day) chicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https:\/\/budgetdelicious.com\/air-fryer-popcorn-chicken\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI2OTg4NjY5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nFork To Spoon\n\nIf you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/forktospoon.com\/air-fried-air-fryer-kfc-copycat-homemade-buttermilk-biscuits\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3NjQ0MDI5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPink When\n\nThis healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Easy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe](https:\/\/prettydeliciouseats.com\/2021\/03\/air-fryer-kfc-buttermilk-southern-fried-chicken-drumsticks\/)**\n\n## KFC Double Down\n![KFC Double Down](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI1NTQ2ODc3\/KFC%2520Double%2520Down.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRecipe Fairy\n\nIf you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself?\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Double Down](https:\/\/recipefairy.com\/kfc-double-down\/)**\n\n## Homemade KFC Chicken Burger\n![Homemade KFC Chicken 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casserole.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https:\/\/thepounddropper.com\/copycat-kfc-chicken-bowl-casserole\/)**\n\n## KFC Chicken Wings\n![KFC Chicken Wings](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTU0NDIyMzk3\/KFC%2520Chicken%2520Wings.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRecipe Fairy\n\nLet’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.”\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Chicken Wings](https:\/\/recipefairy.com\/kfc-chicken-wings\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Bean Salad\n![Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwMDQxODUz\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Bean%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nLife’s a Tomato\n\nThis copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https:\/\/www.lifesatomato.com\/2020\/10\/07\/copycat-kfc-bean-salad\/)**\n\n## KFC Brown Gravy Recipe\n![KFC Brown Gravy 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We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes, [gravy](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/best-store-bought-gravy), coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery [biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/taller-fluffier-biscuit-trick), and their [fried chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/patti-labelle-famous-fried-chicken-recipe-review) with its secret spices is addictive and delicious\\!\n\nSince the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26 **copycat KFC recipes**. My daughter is a [mashed potato](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes-like-a-chef) and gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy [chicken tenders](https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/how-to-make-chicken-tenders).\n\n## **What Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?**\nKFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants.\n\n😋😋 **[SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter](https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/pop-kitchen?utm_source=article&utm_medium=middle).** 🍳🍔\n\n## Best KFC Chicken Recipe\nThere’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s [comfort food](https:\/\/parade.com\/844585\/felicialim\/18-comforting-filling-dinners-for-cold-nights\/) to the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties, [birthday](https:\/\/parade.com\/1035465\/marynliles\/birthday-quotes\/) parties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat.\n\nThe original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.\n\n****Related: [30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House](https:\/\/parade.com\/1004638\/daniscookings\/best-copycat-olive-garden-recipes\/)****\n\n## **How to Make KFC Chicken**\nKFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started.\n\nKFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day.\n\nAlong with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, [mac and cheese](https:\/\/parade.com\/recipes\/trisha-yearwoods-slow-cooker-macaroni-and-cheese), chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more\\!\n\n## **Who Invented Fried Chicken?**\nBelieve it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever\\!\n\n## KFC Coleslaw Recipe\n![Copycat KFC Coleslaw](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTk3MzQ0NjQzNTMxNjc4OTE5\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Coleslaw.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKrista Marshall\n\nWith this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Coleslaw Recipe](https:\/\/parade.com\/999660\/kristamarshall\/copycat-kfc-coleslaw-recipe\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Copycat KFC chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwNTY2MTQx\/Copycat%2520KFC.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRock Recipes\n\nWe put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC](https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/copycat-kfc\/)**\n\n## Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken\n![Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAxOTc3NzI1\/Gluten-Free%2520KFC-Style%2520Fried%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nGluten-Free on a Shoestring\n\nWith 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for [gluten](https:\/\/parade.com\/1118047\/jaime-stathis\/what-is-gluten\/)\\-free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https:\/\/glutenfreeonashoestring.com\/gluten-free-fried-chicken-kfc-style\/)**\n\n## KFC Honey BBQ Sauce\n![KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMzODA0NDEz\/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Sauce.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPersnickety Plates\n\nKFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe\\!\n\n**Get the recipe:** **[KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https:\/\/www.persnicketyplates.com\/kfc-honey-bbq-sauce\/)**\n\n## Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders\n![Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTUwOTQ4OTg5\/Keto%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Tenders.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nHow 2 Do Keto\n\nA deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https:\/\/how2doketo.com\/keto-copycat-kfc-chicken-tenders\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe\n![Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTcwMzQ3NjQ1\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Seasoning%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nHow 2 Do Keto\n\nThis Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https:\/\/how2doketo.com\/copycat-kfc-seasoning-recipe\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Biscuits\n![Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjk0MTEzNDA1\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nMoore or Less Cooking\n\nCopycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/mooreorlesscooking.com\/copycat-kfc-biscuits\/?swcfpc=1)**\n\n## KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls\n![KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTQ5NzY5MzQx\/KFC%2520Famous%2520Mashed%2520Potato%2520Bowls.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKitchen Divas\n\nDo you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls?\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https:\/\/kitchendivas.com\/kfc-mashed-potato-bowl\/)**\n\n## Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)\n![Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTY2Mjg0NDEz\/Vegan%2520KFC%2520Fried%2520Chicken%2520\$Copycat\$.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nSweet and Simple Living\n\nYou won’t believe it until you try it for yourself\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https:\/\/sweetsimplevegan.com\/2020\/07\/vegan-kfc-fried-chicken\/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1099102070_53070276_381411)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie\n![Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAwNTM1OTMz\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Pot%2520Pie.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nCincy Shopper\n\nIf you are a fan of pot [pies](https:\/\/parade.com\/1086747\/parade\/pie-recipes\/), you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https:\/\/cincyshopper.com\/copycat-kfc-chicken-pot-pie-recipe\/)**\n\n## KFC Mac and Cheese\n![KFC Mac and Cheese](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjg4MjE1MTY1\/KFC%2520Mac%2520and%2520Cheese.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nDinner Then Dessert\n\nKFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Mac and Cheese](https:\/\/dinnerthendessert.com\/kfc-mac-and-cheese-copycat\/)**\n\n## KFC Potato Wedges\n![KFC Potato Wedges](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyMzYyNjIx\/KFC%2520Potato%2520Wedges.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nDinner Then Dessert\n\nKFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Potato Wedges](https:\/\/dinnerthendessert.com\/kfc-potato-wedges\/)**\n\n## KFC Honey BBQ Strips\n![KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyODIxMzcz\/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Strips.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nCopy Kat\n\nMake these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https:\/\/copykat.com\/kfc-honey-bbq-strips-make-these-at-home-with-our-copycat-version-of-this-recipe\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI4ODIzNjc3\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPink When\n\nPerfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/www.pinkwhen.com\/air-fryer-copycat-kfc-chicken\/)**\n\n## My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)\n![My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkyMzQzOTMz\/My%2520Oven-Fried%2520Chicken%2520\$KFC%2520Copycat\$.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nKevin is Cooking\n\nMy Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch.\n\n**Get the recipe: [My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https:\/\/keviniscooking.com\/my-oven-fried-chicken-kfc-copycat\/?ct=t\$New_Recipe_Post6_9_2015\$)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad\n![Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI5MTUxMzU3\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Macaroni%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nThe Kitchen is my Playground\n\nBring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe.\n\n**Get the recipe:** [**Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad**](https:\/\/www.thekitchenismyplayground.com\/2021\/05\/copycat-kfc-macaroni-salad.html)\n\n## Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken\n![Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIxNzQ1Nzg5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Popcorn%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nBudget Delicious\n\nThis [popcorn](https:\/\/parade.com\/health\/what-happens-if-you-eat-popcorn-every-day) chicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https:\/\/budgetdelicious.com\/air-fryer-popcorn-chicken\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI2OTg4NjY5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nFork To Spoon\n\nIf you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https:\/\/forktospoon.com\/air-fried-air-fryer-kfc-copycat-homemade-buttermilk-biscuits\/)**\n\n## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken\n![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3NjQ0MDI5\/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nPink When\n\nThis healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind\\!\n\n**Get the recipe: [Easy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe](https:\/\/prettydeliciouseats.com\/2021\/03\/air-fryer-kfc-buttermilk-southern-fried-chicken-drumsticks\/)**\n\n## KFC Double Down\n![KFC Double Down](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI1NTQ2ODc3\/KFC%2520Double%2520Down.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRecipe Fairy\n\nIf you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself?\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Double Down](https:\/\/recipefairy.com\/kfc-double-down\/)**\n\n## Homemade KFC Chicken Burger\n![Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3OTcxNzA5\/Homemade%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Burger.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nMy Morning Mocha\n\nIt’s crispy, easy and tastes so good.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https:\/\/mymorningmocha.com\/chicken-fillet-burger\/)**\n\n## KFC Mashed Potato and Gravy\n![KFC Mashed Potato](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkwNTc0NDYx\/KFC%2520Mashed%2520Potato.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRecipe Tin Eats\n\nThe unique thing about KFC Mashed Potato is how it’s creamy but soft.\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Potato and Gravy](https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/kfc-potato-and-gravy-recipe\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole\n![Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjc4MTg4MTU3\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Bowl%2520Casserole.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nThe Pound Dropper\n\nThe light version of the chicken bowl casserole.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https:\/\/thepounddropper.com\/copycat-kfc-chicken-bowl-casserole\/)**\n\n## KFC Chicken Wings\n![KFC Chicken Wings](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0NTU0NDIyMzk3\/KFC%2520Chicken%2520Wings.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nRecipe Fairy\n\nLet’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.”\n\n**Get the recipe: [KFC Chicken Wings](https:\/\/recipefairy.com\/kfc-chicken-wings\/)**\n\n## Copycat KFC Bean Salad\n![Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwMDQxODUz\/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Bean%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto)\n\nLife’s a Tomato\n\nThis copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better.\n\n**Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https:\/\/www.lifesatomato.com\/2020\/10\/07\/copycat-kfc-bean-salad\/)**\n\n## KFC Brown Gravy Recipe\n![KFC Brown Gravy 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Boilerpipe Text	We grew up eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) when my mom wanted to grab a quick dinner and didn’t feel like cooking for us kids after a long day at work. We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes, gravy , coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery biscuits , and their fried chicken with its secret spices is addictive and delicious! Since the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26 copycat KFC recipes . My daughter is a mashed potato and gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy chicken tenders . What Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)? KFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants. 😋😋 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter . 🍳🍔 Best KFC Chicken Recipe There’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s comfort food to the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat. The original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Related: 30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House How to Make KFC Chicken KFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started. KFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day. Along with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, mac and cheese , chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more! Who Invented Fried Chicken? Believe it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever! KFC Coleslaw Recipe Krista Marshall With this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house. Get the recipe: KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat KFC Chicken Rock Recipes We put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found! Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken Gluten-Free on a Shoestring With 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for gluten -free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken KFC Honey BBQ Sauce Persnickety Plates KFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe! Get the recipe: KFC Honey BBQ Sauce Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders How 2 Do Keto A deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders. Get the recipe: Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe How 2 Do Keto This Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing! Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe Copycat KFC Biscuits Moore or Less Cooking Copycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time. Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Biscuits KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls Kitchen Divas Do you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls? Get the recipe: KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat) Sweet and Simple Living You won’t believe it until you try it for yourself! Get the recipe: Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat) Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie Cincy Shopper If you are a fan of pot pies , you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe. Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie KFC Mac and Cheese Dinner Then Dessert KFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken. Get the recipe: KFC Mac and Cheese KFC Potato Wedges Dinner Then Dessert KFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Get the recipe: KFC Potato Wedges KFC Honey BBQ Strips Copy Kat Make these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe. Get the recipe: KFC Honey BBQ Strips Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken Pink When Perfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat) Kevin is Cooking My Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch. Get the recipe: My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat) Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad The Kitchen is my Playground Bring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe. Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Budget Delicious This popcorn chicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits Fork To Spoon If you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them! Get the recipe: Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken Pink When This healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind! Get the recipe: Easy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe KFC Double Down Recipe Fairy If you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself? Get the recipe: KFC Double Down Homemade KFC Chicken Burger My Morning Mocha It’s crispy, easy and tastes so good. Get the recipe: Homemade KFC Chicken Burger KFC Mashed Potato and Gravy Recipe Tin Eats The unique thing about KFC Mashed Potato is how it’s creamy but soft. Get the recipe: KFC Potato and Gravy Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole The Pound Dropper The light version of the chicken bowl casserole. Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole KFC Chicken Wings Recipe Fairy Let’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.” Get the recipe: KFC Chicken Wings Copycat KFC Bean Salad Life’s a Tomato This copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better. Get the recipe: Copycat KFC Bean Salad KFC Brown Gravy Recipe The Soccer Mom Blog This easy brown gravy recipe is a spot-on copycat of that famous KFC gravy! Get the recipe: KFC Brown Gravy Recipe About the author
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We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes, [gravy](https://parade.com/food/best-store-bought-gravy), coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery [biscuits](https://parade.com/food/taller-fluffier-biscuit-trick), and their [fried chicken](https://parade.com/food/patti-labelle-famous-fried-chicken-recipe-review) with its secret spices is addictive and delicious\! Since the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26 copycat KFC recipes. My daughter is a [mashed potato](https://parade.com/food/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes-like-a-chef) and gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy [chicken tenders](https://parade.com/food/how-to-make-chicken-tenders). ## What Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)? KFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants. 😋😋 [SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter](https://parade.com/newsletters/pop-kitchen?utm_source=article&utm_medium=middle). 🍳🍔 ## Best KFC Chicken Recipe There’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s [comfort food](https://parade.com/844585/felicialim/18-comforting-filling-dinners-for-cold-nights/) to the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties, [birthday](https://parade.com/1035465/marynliles/birthday-quotes/) parties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat. The original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. **Related: [30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House](https://parade.com/1004638/daniscookings/best-copycat-olive-garden-recipes/) ## How to Make KFC Chicken KFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started. ## KFC Menu’s Most Ordered Items KFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day. ## How Many Recipes Does KFC Have on the Menu? Along with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, [mac and cheese](https://parade.com/recipes/trisha-yearwoods-slow-cooker-macaroni-and-cheese), chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more\! ## Who Invented Fried Chicken? Believe it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever\! ## Copycat KFC Recipes ## KFC Coleslaw Recipe ![Copycat KFC Coleslaw](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTk3MzQ0NjQzNTMxNjc4OTE5/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Coleslaw.jpg?arena_f_auto) Krista Marshall With this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house. Get the recipe: [KFC Coleslaw Recipe](https://parade.com/999660/kristamarshall/copycat-kfc-coleslaw-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Chicken ![Copycat KFC chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwNTY2MTQx/Copycat%2520KFC.jpg?arena_f_auto) Rock Recipes We put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found\! Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC](https://www.rockrecipes.com/copycat-kfc/) ## Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken ![Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAxOTc3NzI1/Gluten-Free%2520KFC-Style%2520Fried%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Gluten-Free on a Shoestring With 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for [gluten](https://parade.com/1118047/jaime-stathis/what-is-gluten/)\-free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need. Get the recipe: [Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-fried-chicken-kfc-style/) ## KFC Honey BBQ Sauce ![KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMzODA0NDEz/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Sauce.jpg?arena_f_auto) Persnickety Plates KFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe\! Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https://www.persnicketyplates.com/kfc-honey-bbq-sauce/) ## Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders ![Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTUwOTQ4OTg5/Keto%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Tenders.jpg?arena_f_auto) How 2 Do Keto A deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders. Get the recipe: [Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https://how2doketo.com/keto-copycat-kfc-chicken-tenders/) ## Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe ![Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTcwMzQ3NjQ1/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Seasoning%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto) How 2 Do Keto This Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing\! Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https://how2doketo.com/copycat-kfc-seasoning-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Biscuits ![Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjk0MTEzNDA1/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto) Moore or Less Cooking Copycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://mooreorlesscooking.com/copycat-kfc-biscuits/?swcfpc=1) ## KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls ![KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTQ5NzY5MzQx/KFC%2520Famous%2520Mashed%2520Potato%2520Bowls.jpg?arena_f_auto) Kitchen Divas Do you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls? Get the recipe: [KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https://kitchendivas.com/kfc-mashed-potato-bowl/) ## Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat) ![Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTY2Mjg0NDEz/Vegan%2520KFC%2520Fried%2520Chicken%2520$Copycat$.jpg?arena_f_auto) Sweet and Simple Living You won’t believe it until you try it for yourself\! Get the recipe: [Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https://sweetsimplevegan.com/2020/07/vegan-kfc-fried-chicken/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1099102070_53070276_381411) ## Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie ![Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAwNTM1OTMz/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Pot%2520Pie.jpg?arena_f_auto) Cincy Shopper If you are a fan of pot [pies](https://parade.com/1086747/parade/pie-recipes/), you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https://cincyshopper.com/copycat-kfc-chicken-pot-pie-recipe/) ## KFC Mac and Cheese ![KFC Mac and Cheese](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjg4MjE1MTY1/KFC%2520Mac%2520and%2520Cheese.jpg?arena_f_auto) Dinner Then Dessert KFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken. Get the recipe: [KFC Mac and Cheese](https://dinnerthendessert.com/kfc-mac-and-cheese-copycat/) ## KFC Potato Wedges ![KFC Potato Wedges](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyMzYyNjIx/KFC%2520Potato%2520Wedges.jpg?arena_f_auto) Dinner Then Dessert KFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Get the recipe: [KFC Potato Wedges](https://dinnerthendessert.com/kfc-potato-wedges/) ## KFC Honey BBQ Strips ![KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyODIxMzcz/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Strips.jpg?arena_f_auto) Copy Kat Make these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe. Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https://copykat.com/kfc-honey-bbq-strips-make-these-at-home-with-our-copycat-version-of-this-recipe/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI4ODIzNjc3/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Pink When Perfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings. Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://www.pinkwhen.com/air-fryer-copycat-kfc-chicken/) ## My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat) ![My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkyMzQzOTMz/My%2520Oven-Fried%2520Chicken%2520$KFC%2520Copycat$.jpg?arena_f_auto) Kevin is Cooking My Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch. Get the recipe: [My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https://keviniscooking.com/my-oven-fried-chicken-kfc-copycat/?ct=t$New_Recipe_Post6_9_2015$) ## Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad ![Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI5MTUxMzU3/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Macaroni%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Kitchen is my Playground Bring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2021/05/copycat-kfc-macaroni-salad.html) ## Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken ![Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIxNzQ1Nzg5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Popcorn%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Budget Delicious This [popcorn](https://parade.com/health/what-happens-if-you-eat-popcorn-every-day) chicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer. Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https://budgetdelicious.com/air-fryer-popcorn-chicken/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI2OTg4NjY5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto) Fork To Spoon If you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them\! Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://forktospoon.com/air-fried-air-fryer-kfc-copycat-homemade-buttermilk-biscuits/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3NjQ0MDI5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Pink When This healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind\! Get the recipe: [Easy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe](https://prettydeliciouseats.com/2021/03/air-fryer-kfc-buttermilk-southern-fried-chicken-drumsticks/) ## KFC Double Down ![KFC Double Down](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI1NTQ2ODc3/KFC%2520Double%2520Down.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Fairy If you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself? Get the recipe: [KFC Double Down](https://recipefairy.com/kfc-double-down/) ## Homemade KFC Chicken Burger ![Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3OTcxNzA5/Homemade%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Burger.jpg?arena_f_auto) My Morning Mocha It’s crispy, easy and tastes so good. Get the recipe: [Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https://mymorningmocha.com/chicken-fillet-burger/) ## KFC Mashed Potato and Gravy ![KFC Mashed Potato](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkwNTc0NDYx/KFC%2520Mashed%2520Potato.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Tin Eats The unique thing about KFC Mashed Potato is how it’s creamy but soft. Get the recipe: [KFC Potato and Gravy](https://www.recipetineats.com/kfc-potato-and-gravy-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole ![Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjc4MTg4MTU3/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Bowl%2520Casserole.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Pound Dropper The light version of the chicken bowl casserole. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https://thepounddropper.com/copycat-kfc-chicken-bowl-casserole/) ## KFC Chicken Wings ![KFC Chicken Wings](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTU0NDIyMzk3/KFC%2520Chicken%2520Wings.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Fairy Let’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.” Get the recipe: [KFC Chicken Wings](https://recipefairy.com/kfc-chicken-wings/) ## Copycat KFC Bean Salad ![Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwMDQxODUz/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Bean%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto) Life’s a Tomato This copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https://www.lifesatomato.com/2020/10/07/copycat-kfc-bean-salad/) ## KFC Brown Gravy Recipe ![KFC Brown Gravy Recipe](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjgwNTQ3NDUz/KFC%2520Brown%2520Gravy%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Soccer Mom Blog This easy brown gravy recipe is a spot-on copycat of that famous KFC gravy\! 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Readable Markdown	We grew up eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) when my mom wanted to grab a [quick dinner](https://parade.com/1054095/kristamarshall/quick-dinner-ideas-for-kids/) and didn’t feel like cooking for us kids after a long day at work. We would gobble up a big bucket of fried chicken (their chicken legs were my favorite!), mashed potatoes, [gravy](https://parade.com/food/best-store-bought-gravy), coleslaw and rolls slathered in butter; it always felt like a treat. I believe KFC has the best-tasting buttery [biscuits](https://parade.com/food/taller-fluffier-biscuit-trick), and their [fried chicken](https://parade.com/food/patti-labelle-famous-fried-chicken-recipe-review) with its secret spices is addictive and delicious\! Since the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these 26 copycat KFC recipes. My daughter is a [mashed potato](https://parade.com/food/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes-like-a-chef) and gravy addict, and my son can eat his weight in crunchy [chicken tenders](https://parade.com/food/how-to-make-chicken-tenders). ## What Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)? KFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in, guess what? Fried chicken! Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain, right after McDonald’s. That’s a lot of fast-food restaurants. 😋😋 [SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter](https://parade.com/newsletters/pop-kitchen?utm_source=article&utm_medium=middle). 🍳🍔 ## Best KFC Chicken Recipe There’s something nostalgic about a bucket of KFC Original Recipe Chicken. It’s [comfort food](https://parade.com/844585/felicialim/18-comforting-filling-dinners-for-cold-nights/) to the max. Growing up, many of us didn’t have parents that were willing to fry chicken at home, so KFC became something of a special occasion food. It made an appearance at block parties, [birthday](https://parade.com/1035465/marynliles/birthday-quotes/) parties, holiday celebrations, and end-of-season sports tournaments, wowing us with its salty, greasy, spicy and flavorful crust. Make sure to grab a piece early so you can pick a piece of white or dark meat. The original Colonel Sanders might have hated what the restaurant became after he sold, but I still think their chicken is “finger-lickin’ good.” So why should anyone even attempt to make it at home? For starters, it’s way less expensive, and you can use better-quality ingredients in your kitchen. You will see how much easier it is to make fried chicken that tastes as good (if not better) than what you’ll find at KFC. But, you do need to know a few secrets along to way to ensure your chicken turns out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. **Related: [30 Copycat Olive Garden Recipes SO Good You’ll Never Have to Leave Your House](https://parade.com/1004638/daniscookings/best-copycat-olive-garden-recipes/) ## How to Make KFC Chicken KFC’s chicken recipe isn’t any more complicated than most fried chicken recipes, even though it does contain more ingredients. The flavorful coating is created by combining flour with 11 herbs and spices, so get ready to load up your grocery cart with salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, ground yellow mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger, and ground white pepper. You’ll need as much as a quarter cup of some of these spices, so make sure you have plenty on the spice rack before you get started. KFC might be known for its fried chicken, but everyone knows they know how to make their sides right, too. Part of what makes that crispy, crunchy chicken taste so good is serving it with the best complementary foods. It’s nearly impossible to choose our one-and-only favorite on their list of homestyle sides (KFC mashed potatoes and gravy are absolutely in the running). But, it’s hard to leave the drive-thru window without a side of coleslaw. It’s crunchy, creamy, and delicious, and there’s something about the contrast between hot chicken and cold veggies that just works. It’s refreshing, especially on a hot summer day or any day. Along with the fan-favorite fried chicken, there are a total of 19 recipes on the menu, including mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits, coleslaw, [mac and cheese](https://parade.com/recipes/trisha-yearwoods-slow-cooker-macaroni-and-cheese), chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, sandwiches, chicken pot pie and more\! ## Who Invented Fried Chicken? Believe it or not, the Scots were the ones who invented fried chicken. They began deep-frying chicken in fat and created an extra crispy texture with very juicy meat. I am so thankful that they did, it’s one of my favorite meals ever\! ## KFC Coleslaw Recipe ![Copycat KFC Coleslaw](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTk3MzQ0NjQzNTMxNjc4OTE5/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Coleslaw.jpg?arena_f_auto) Krista Marshall With this easy KFC coleslaw recipe, you can have restaurant-style, homemade coleslaw without having to leave the house. Get the recipe: [KFC Coleslaw Recipe](https://parade.com/999660/kristamarshall/copycat-kfc-coleslaw-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Chicken ![Copycat KFC chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwNTY2MTQx/Copycat%2520KFC.jpg?arena_f_auto) Rock Recipes We put the recipe from the now-famous Chicago Tribune article to the test, and here’s what we found\! Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC](https://www.rockrecipes.com/copycat-kfc/) ## Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken ![Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAxOTc3NzI1/Gluten-Free%2520KFC-Style%2520Fried%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Gluten-Free on a Shoestring With 11 not-so-secret herbs and spices, this recipe for [gluten](https://parade.com/1118047/jaime-stathis/what-is-gluten/)\-free KFC-style fried chicken is the last fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need. Get the recipe: [Gluten-Free KFC-Style Fried Chicken](https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-fried-chicken-kfc-style/) ## KFC Honey BBQ Sauce ![KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMzODA0NDEz/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Sauce.jpg?arena_f_auto) Persnickety Plates KFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious, tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants and easy to make at home with this copycat recipe\! Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Sauce](https://www.persnicketyplates.com/kfc-honey-bbq-sauce/) ## Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders ![Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTUwOTQ4OTg5/Keto%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Tenders.jpg?arena_f_auto) How 2 Do Keto A deliciously crispy (and guilt-free) copycat version of KFC chicken tenders. Get the recipe: [Keto Copycat KFC Chicken Tenders](https://how2doketo.com/keto-copycat-kfc-chicken-tenders/) ## Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe ![Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTcwMzQ3NjQ1/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Seasoning%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto) How 2 Do Keto This Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe takes any chicken recipe from average to amazing\! Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Seasoning Recipe](https://how2doketo.com/copycat-kfc-seasoning-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Biscuits ![Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjk0MTEzNDA1/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto) Moore or Less Cooking Copycat KFC Biscuits~ Only 6 ingredients are needed to have a high-risen, soft buttery biscuit better than KFC hot out of the oven in under a 15-minute baking time. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://mooreorlesscooking.com/copycat-kfc-biscuits/?swcfpc=1) ## KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls ![KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTQ5NzY5MzQx/KFC%2520Famous%2520Mashed%2520Potato%2520Bowls.jpg?arena_f_auto) Kitchen Divas Do you love KFC Famous mashed potato bowls? Get the recipe: [KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowls](https://kitchendivas.com/kfc-mashed-potato-bowl/) ## Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat) ![Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTY2Mjg0NDEz/Vegan%2520KFC%2520Fried%2520Chicken%2520$Copycat$.jpg?arena_f_auto) Sweet and Simple Living You won’t believe it until you try it for yourself\! Get the recipe: [Vegan KFC Fried Chicken (Copycat)](https://sweetsimplevegan.com/2020/07/vegan-kfc-fried-chicken/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1099102070_53070276_381411) ## Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie ![Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MzAwNTM1OTMz/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Pot%2520Pie.jpg?arena_f_auto) Cincy Shopper If you are a fan of pot [pies](https://parade.com/1086747/parade/pie-recipes/), you are going to love this CopyCat KFC Pot Pie Recipe. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie](https://cincyshopper.com/copycat-kfc-chicken-pot-pie-recipe/) ## KFC Mac and Cheese ![KFC Mac and Cheese](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjg4MjE1MTY1/KFC%2520Mac%2520and%2520Cheese.jpg?arena_f_auto) Dinner Then Dessert KFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken. Get the recipe: [KFC Mac and Cheese](https://dinnerthendessert.com/kfc-mac-and-cheese-copycat/) ## KFC Potato Wedges ![KFC Potato Wedges](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyMzYyNjIx/KFC%2520Potato%2520Wedges.jpg?arena_f_auto) Dinner Then Dessert KFC Potato Wedges are lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken-flavored seasoning and double-fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Get the recipe: [KFC Potato Wedges](https://dinnerthendessert.com/kfc-potato-wedges/) ## KFC Honey BBQ Strips ![KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDMyODIxMzcz/KFC%2520Honey%2520BBQ%2520Strips.jpg?arena_f_auto) Copy Kat Make these KFC Honey BBQ Strips at home with our copycat version of this recipe. Get the recipe: [KFC Honey BBQ Strips](https://copykat.com/kfc-honey-bbq-strips-make-these-at-home-with-our-copycat-version-of-this-recipe/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI4ODIzNjc3/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Pink When Perfectly crispy chicken with just the right amount of spice with the perfect blend of seasonings. Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://www.pinkwhen.com/air-fryer-copycat-kfc-chicken/) ## My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat) ![My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkyMzQzOTMz/My%2520Oven-Fried%2520Chicken%2520$KFC%2520Copycat$.jpg?arena_f_auto) Kevin is Cooking My Oven-Fried Chicken is a KFC Copycat that is baked, not fried, and has a fantastic flavor that is spot on with crunch. Get the recipe: [My Oven-Fried Chicken (KFC Copycat)](https://keviniscooking.com/my-oven-fried-chicken-kfc-copycat/?ct=t$New_Recipe_Post6_9_2015$) ## Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad ![Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI5MTUxMzU3/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Macaroni%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Kitchen is my Playground Bring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad](https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2021/05/copycat-kfc-macaroni-salad.html) ## Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken ![Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIxNzQ1Nzg5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Popcorn%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Budget Delicious This [popcorn](https://parade.com/health/what-happens-if-you-eat-popcorn-every-day) chicken cooks up in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect meal, family dinner, snack or appetizer. Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken](https://budgetdelicious.com/air-fryer-popcorn-chicken/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI2OTg4NjY5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Biscuits.jpg?arena_f_auto) Fork To Spoon If you have not made them yet, you need to make them really soon, and my kids absolutely loved them\! Get the recipe: [Air Fryer Copycat KFC Biscuits](https://forktospoon.com/air-fried-air-fryer-kfc-copycat-homemade-buttermilk-biscuits/) ## Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken ![Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3NjQ0MDI5/Air%2520Fryer%2520Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken.jpg?arena_f_auto) Pink When This healthy copycat KFC southern fried chicken recipe will blow your mind\! Get the recipe: [Easy KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe](https://prettydeliciouseats.com/2021/03/air-fryer-kfc-buttermilk-southern-fried-chicken-drumsticks/) ## KFC Double Down ![KFC Double Down](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI1NTQ2ODc3/KFC%2520Double%2520Down.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Fairy If you can’t get it in the fast-food chain, why not figure out how to make it yourself? Get the recipe: [KFC Double Down](https://recipefairy.com/kfc-double-down/) ## Homemade KFC Chicken Burger ![Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDI3OTcxNzA5/Homemade%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Burger.jpg?arena_f_auto) My Morning Mocha It’s crispy, easy and tastes so good. Get the recipe: [Homemade KFC Chicken Burger](https://mymorningmocha.com/chicken-fillet-burger/) ## KFC Mashed Potato and Gravy ![KFC Mashed Potato](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjkwNTc0NDYx/KFC%2520Mashed%2520Potato.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Tin Eats The unique thing about KFC Mashed Potato is how it’s creamy but soft. Get the recipe: [KFC Potato and Gravy](https://www.recipetineats.com/kfc-potato-and-gravy-recipe/) ## Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole ![Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0Mjc4MTg4MTU3/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Chicken%2520Bowl%2520Casserole.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Pound Dropper The light version of the chicken bowl casserole. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole](https://thepounddropper.com/copycat-kfc-chicken-bowl-casserole/) ## KFC Chicken Wings ![KFC Chicken Wings](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0NTU0NDIyMzk3/KFC%2520Chicken%2520Wings.jpg?arena_f_auto) Recipe Fairy Let’s see how you can make your homemade KFC wings “finger-licking good.” Get the recipe: [KFC Chicken Wings](https://recipefairy.com/kfc-chicken-wings/) ## Copycat KFC Bean Salad ![Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MDIwMDQxODUz/Copycat%2520KFC%2520Bean%2520Salad.jpg?arena_f_auto) Life’s a Tomato This copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as Mom’s, if not better. Get the recipe: [Copycat KFC Bean Salad](https://www.lifesatomato.com/2020/10/07/copycat-kfc-bean-salad/) ## KFC Brown Gravy Recipe ![KFC Brown Gravy Recipe](https://parade.com/.image/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_limit/MTkwNTgwODM0MjgwNTQ3NDUz/KFC%2520Brown%2520Gravy%2520Recipe.jpg?arena_f_auto) The Soccer Mom Blog This easy brown gravy recipe is a spot-on copycat of that famous KFC gravy\! Get the recipe: [KFC Brown Gravy Recipe](https://thesoccermomblog.com/kfc-brown-gravy-recipe/)** ## About the author ![](https://parade.com/.image/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1/MTkwNTc1ODgxMTEwODg5NTk3/6aad02afd8980186d82d8deccb702dbf-s-600-d-mm-r-g-38.jpg?arena_f_auto)
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