Copycat Popeyes Biscuits Recipe

These copycat Popeyes biscuits are everything you love about the original—crispy and golden on the outside, soft, buttery, and extra fluffy on the inside. They’re the definition of the perfect biscuit: rich, tender, and full of Southern comfort in every bite. Honestly, they’re so good you might never need the drive-thru again. In fact, this homemade version easily rivals (and might even beat) the real thing. Serve them alongside crispy fried chicken or my homemade Popeyes chicken sandwich for the ultimate restaurant-style meal made fresh in your own kitchen.

Why I Love These Homemade Popeyes Biscuits

Popeyes really knows what it’s doing when it comes to buttermilk biscuits. I know the fried chicken gets all the attention, but honestly, the biscuits are my favorite thing on the menu—they’re buttery, flaky, and perfectly golden. After craving them for weeks (and realizing there’s only one Popeyes location in Buffalo, which is super far from my house), I decided it was time to make my own copycat version so I could enjoy them anytime I wanted.

I tested and tweaked this recipe until it captured everything I love about the real thing—the buttery, tangy, slightly sweet flavor, the fluffy interior, and that crisp, golden-brown shell. These copycat Popeyes biscuits taste exactly like the ones from the restaurant, maybe even better since they come out fresh from the oven.

What makes this recipe even better is how easy it is to prepare. Even if you’ve never made biscuits from scratch, this recipe walks you through every step. There’s no need for fancy equipment or special skills—just a few pantry staples and about 30 minutes from start to finish. Most of the work happens in the oven, which gives you plenty of time to focus on the main course.

Speaking of the main course, I love serving these buttery biscuits with Popeyes mac and cheese, Popeyes cajun rice or Popeyes red beans and rice for the ultimate restaurant-style meal at home. They also pair perfectly with southern style meatloaf or these pigs feet for a comforting homemade dinner that tastes straight out of the South,

Ingredients

One of the best things about making this Popeyes biscuit recipe is that you only need a few staple baking ingredients to make 'em. In fact, I bet you have all of them in your kitchen already!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup + 2 tablespoon flour
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsalted cold butter, chopped
• ¼ cup cold buttermilk
• 3 tablespoon cold milk
• 1 ½ tablespoon melted butter for brushing

I like brushing the biscuits with melted butter right when they come out of the oven, but you can also spread some of this Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter on them for a different delicious flavor.

How To Make Popeyes Biscuits

Now it's time for the fun part: it's time to make some homemade Popeyes biscuits! Making this recipe is effortless. You basically combine the dry ingredients with cold butter, then add the liquid ingredients, and mix until you have a biscuit dough. Then, after that, all you have to do is form your biscuits from the dough, and the oven practically takes care of the rest. Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get baking!

Step 1: Make The Dough

First things first, you'll want to preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, grease a baking sheet with butter or line it with parchment paper, and set it aside.

Now, you can add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and whisk them together. Then, after you've done that, you can add the cold butter to the bowl and work it into the dough, making sure to do this with clean hands. Alternatively, you can combine the cold butter with the flour in a food processor and pulse until you have a grainy-looking dough.

Once the butter has been fully incorporated into the flour mixture, add the buttermilk and milk to the bowl and stir until a biscuit dough forms.

Step 2: Roll The Biscuits

Now that you have a fully formed biscuit dough, you can roll the dough out to about ½ inch in thickness. Then, you can cut out about 12 biscuits using a cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or a water glass.

Once the biscuits are ready, you can transfer them to a lightly greased baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake The Biscuits 

At this point, the biscuits are ready for the oven, so you can bake 'em for about 20-22 minutes. You'll know the biscuits are done when they are crisp and golden brown on the outside.

Then, once baked, you can take the biscuits out of the oven, brush them with some melted butter, and serve warm. Enjoy!

How To Store Popeyes Biscuits

This copycat recipe for Popeyes' buttermilk biscuits yields about 12 biscuits, making it a great option for a large family dinner. Even if everyone has a few biscuits with dinner, you'll probably have a few leftovers.

Speaking of having a few left over, these biscuits store incredibly well. To store them, simply transfer them to an airtight container or a sealable bag, and they'll last for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

Also, just so you know, if you want to keep the biscuits for even longer, you can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag with the extra air squeezed, and they'll stay good for up to 2-3 months.

How To Reheat Popeyes Biscuits

Now, if you're eating one of these biscuits at room temperature, there's no need to warm 'em up since they're tasty as is. But, if you want to heat up a refrigerated or frozen biscuit, just put it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Then, top the warmed biscuit with some butter and enjoy it!

Popeyes Biscuit Recipe FAQS

What kind of biscuits does Popeyes have?

Popeyes is known for their classic Southern-style buttermilk biscuits. They’re buttery, golden brown, and slightly dense with a crisp outer crust and tender, flaky layers inside. Each biscuit has a balanced flavor that’s salty, buttery, and just a touch sweet. You can order them à la carte or as a side with any meal on the Popeyes menu.

What do Popeyes biscuits taste like?

Popeyes biscuits have that signature homemade flavor—rich and buttery with a hint of buttermilk tang. They’re soft and fluffy on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and perfectly seasoned with salt. They taste amazing on their own, but brushing the tops with melted butter right after baking makes them even better.

How do I make copycat Popeyes biscuits at home?

This recipe starts with cold butter, buttermilk, and a simple mix of dry ingredients to recreate that same flaky, layered texture. The key is not to overwork the dough—keeping visible butter pieces in the dough creates those signature flaky layers when baked.

Can I make the biscuit dough ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the dough, cut out your biscuits, and refrigerate them on a baking sheet for up to 24 hours before baking. Just brush them with melted butter and bake straight from the fridge. You can also freeze unbaked biscuits for later and bake them directly from frozen with a few extra minutes of bake time.

What can I serve with homemade Popeyes biscuits?

These biscuits go with almost anything! They’re perfect with fried chicken, mac and cheese, Cajun rice, or red beans and rice for a full Popeyes-style meal. They’re also great with breakfast—try them with sausage gravy, sheet pan eggs, or a drizzle of honey for a sweet twist.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make Popeyes biscuits at home that taste just as good as the real deal!

I know I'm biased, but I really think this is the best copycat Popeyes biscuits recipe you'll ever make. Not only is it effortless to whip up, but the biscuits are crazy delicious. From the soft, fluffy texture to the perfect balance of flavors, they're so good! 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these Popeye's biscuits as much as I/we do.

As always, if you try this recipe, leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

More Copycat Recipes

If you liked these copycat Popeyes biscuits and are looking for even more easy copycat recipes, we have a bunch on the blog that you can make next!  

Check all of these out:

• Popeyes chicken sandwich
• Popeye's mashed potatoes with cajun gravy
• Chipotle chicken
• Wendy's chili
• Chick Fil A mac and cheese
• Panera broccoli cheese soup
• Zaxby's chicken fingers
• Popeye's cajun fries

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