18 Finger-Lickin' Good KFC Recipes to Recreate the Colonel's Classics

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If KFC has a special place in your heart, you might want to make your own tasty copycat KFC recipes. There’s just something so delicious about crispy fried chicken and of course, all the sides that come with it. So, whether you want to make your own crispy chicken pieces or you’re wondering how to make that KFC mashed potatoes dish or their coleslaw, the following recipes are perfect. You can whip up your favorite KFC treats quickly and easily!

Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Creamy coleslaw inspired by KFC recipes, served in a white bowl, with a fork lifting some of the salad, set against a blurred background. — Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

With its creamy, buttermilk dressing and crunchy cabbage, this copycat KFC coleslaw recipe will have you making the best homemade coleslaw, that even the Colonel would be proud of.
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KFC Zinger Burger

Two images: a chicken burger featuring KFC recipes with lettuce and sauce on the left, and a cut sandwich with chicken and sauce on the right, both served with a side of soda. — KFC Zinger Burger. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Our Copycat KFC Zinger Burger recipe makes it easy to recreate the famous fast food crispy fried chicken sandwich at home. A crispy chicken sandwich with a creamy spicy burger sauce with a “zing”! All are topped with cheese and lettuce, and served inside soft sesame seed buns.
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Popcorn Chicken

A fun lunch, snack, or dinner-time meal, this Popcorn Chicken Recipe is always a hit. With the perfect amount of seasoning, they are a fun hand-held treat that goes great with all your favorite dipping sauces.
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KFC Macaroni Salad

A bowl of creamy macaroni salad with diced vegetables, inspired by KFC recipes. — KFC Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: The Cagle Diaries.

A tangy, creamy pasta salad everyone loves. KFC Macaroni Salad Recipe is a copycat version that tastes just like the real deal.
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KFC Fried Chicken

A pile of crispy KFC recipe fried chicken pieces on a red and white checkered paper. — KFC Fried Chicken. Photo credit: CopyKat.

You can make KFC Fried Chicken at home with this easy copycat recipe. Get the secret seasoning mix that tastes like KFC’s 11 herbs and spices.
Get the Recipe: KFC Fried Chicken

KFC Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Freshly baked biscuits from KFC recipes, arranged on a red and white checkered paper. — KFC Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat.

Find out how to make KFC Buttermilk Biscuits from scratch with this copycat recipe and video. Great fluffy biscuits for breakfast or dinner.
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KFC Bowl Casserole

This KFC Bowl Casserole includes popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, chicken gravy, and corn.
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Chicken Gizzards

Plate of crispy fried chicken pieces inspired by KFC recipes, served with a side of sauce on a blue and white patterned tablecloth. — Chicken Gizzards. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

Southern fried chicken gizzards marinate in spicy buttermilk then are battered in seasoned flour and fried to golden perfection.
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KFC Popcorn Chicken

KFC Popcorn Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Basics With Bails.

This Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken Recipe is full of bite-sized pieces of heaven in your mouth. The crispy texture is just like the real thing except it’s a homemade KFC recipe.
Get the Recipe: KFC Popcorn Chicken (Vegan)

Copycat KFC Famous Bowls

Two images of cheesy corn bowls topped with fried chicken from KFC recipes and garnished with parsley, served in white bowls on a table with a red checkered napkin. — Copycat KFC Famous Bowls. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, popcorn chicken, and cheese combine to create a delicious copycat of KFC Famous Bowls!
Get the Recipe: Copycat KFC Famous Bowls

KFC Potato Wedges

Left: KFC recipes inspired fried chicken and sides in a basket. Right: hand holding a fried chicken tender with dipping sauce. — KFC Potato Wedges. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

Imagine biting into a wedge that’s crispy on the outside yet perfectly fluffy and warm on the inside. KFC potato wedges are popular for a reason, and we’re going to make them at home!
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Southern KFC Secret Fried Chicken

Two images of crispy KFC recipe fried chicken pieces; one showing a close-up in a basket, and the other on a wooden surface. — Southern KFC Secret Fried Chicken. Photo credit: My Incredible Recipes.

This will be a recipe you will come back time and time again to use. If you have always loved KFC, this recipe is pretty close, but better.
Get the Recipe: Southern KFC Secret Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Plate of KFC fried chicken recipes with mashed potatoes and corn beside a platter of crispy fried chicken pieces. — Kentucky Fried Chicken. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Make Kentucky Fried Chicken at home with this recipe that reveals all the secret herbs and spices you need for the authentic taste you crave.
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Air Fryer French Fries

Homemade is my favorite and these Air Fryer French Fries are an easy and tasty recipe that comes out crispy and tender.
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Homestyle KFC Mashed Potato Bowl

Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make this copycat KFC Mashed Potato Bowl for a delicious homemade famous KFC chicken bowl with layers of potatoes, corn, cheese, gravy, and chicken.
Get the Recipe: Homestyle KFC Mashed Potato Bowl

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken thighs on a plate, showing both whole and sliced pieces, with crispy seasoned skin inspired by KFC recipes. — Air Fryer Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

These Air Fryer chicken thighs are rubbed with a simple seasoning mixture, and they come out super juicy with a crispy skin!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with corn, bacon, sour cream, and chives, inspired by KFC recipes, with ingredients displayed in separate bowls nearby. — Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls. Photo credit: All In The Family Recipes.

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls made with fluffy potatoes, then loaded with all your favorite toppings!
Get the Recipe: Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

Fried chicken pieces inspired by KFC recipes, served on a white plate and in an air fryer basket. — Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken. Photo credit: Budget Delicious.

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken is a versatile, quick-cooking, flavorful, and kid-friendly dinner recipe that the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

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18 Finger-Lickin’ Good KFC Recipes to Recreate the Colonel’s Classics