Fried bone-in classics, a sandwich that once sold out nationwide, Louisiana-style sides and a cult favorite that keeps sneaking back onto menus all chase the same spot.
1Chicken SandwichA fried chicken fillet on a brioche bun with pickles and Classic or Spicy mayo, launched nationally in August 2019.1000pts
2Cajun FriesFrench fries tossed in Popeyes' Cajun seasoning blend.643pts
3Cajun Onion RingsBattered onion rings with Cajun seasoning that were discontinued in the US and have recently been tested again at select locations.577pts
4Classic Signature ChickenPopeyes' original bone-in fried chicken, marinated for at least 12 hours in Louisiana seasonings before being battered and breaded.566pts
5Chicken TendersBattered and breaded chicken tenderloin strips, sold in Classic or Spicy and served with dipping sauces.566pts
6Chicken WingsBone-in wings that joined the permanent menu nationwide in November 2023, in flavors such as Ghost Pepper.566pts
7Buttermilk BiscuitsFlaky buttermilk biscuits served with Popeyes chicken combos and sold on their own.566pts
8Red Beans and RiceA Louisiana-style side of red beans cooked with Cajun seasoning and served with rice.423pts
9Chicken NuggetsBite-size breaded chicken nuggets that Popeyes launched nationwide in 2021.423pts
10Cajun RiceA Cajun-seasoned rice side, often compared to dirty rice, that returned in 2022 for Popeyes' 50th anniversary.423pts
11Cinnamon Apple PieA fried pastry turnover filled with cinnamon-spiced apples.423pts
12Mac & CheesePopeyes' macaroni and cheese side, sold as Homestyle Mac & Cheese.227pts
13Mashed Potatoes with Cajun GravyA mashed potato side topped with Popeyes' Cajun-seasoned gravy.227pts
14ColeslawA creamy cabbage and carrot coleslaw side dish.227pts
15Spicy Signature ChickenThe spicy version of Popeyes' bone-in fried chicken, marinated and breaded with a hotter Louisiana seasoning blend.0pts
Photo credits
- Chicken Sandwich — Daiisyy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cajun Fries — Chris Woodrich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicken Tenders — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buttermilk Biscuits — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Red Beans and Rice — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cinnamon Apple Pie — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mac & Cheese — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coleslaw — Willis Lam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Spicy Signature Chicken — Jerry Huddleston from Hampton, Minnesota, US, CC BY 2.0
