Popeyes' Best Non-Chicken Item On The Menu Isn't Mac And Cheese Or Biscuits
Well known for inciting what NPR deemed the "chicken sandwich wars," Popeyes is a chain that boasts a bevy of popular poultry items. In addition to its main meals, the Cajun-inspired fast food spot also offers a variety of non-chicken options, including side dishes, sweet treats, and seafood. Tasting Table's rankings of non-chicken items from Popeyes revealed that the best choice isn't mac and cheese or biscuits. Rather, it's the Cajun fries.
Leveling up a simple side of fries, this seasoned side dish makes a perfect accompaniment to a batch of Popeyes fried chicken. Per Tasting Table's assessment, the fries bear a complex and satisfying taste from the generous Cajun-inspired seasonings, a blend which includes such ingredients as paprika, mustard flour, garlic powder, MSG, and more. Our writer also complimented the crispy consistency of the fries, thanks to a crispy coating of cornmeal, food starch, and wheat flour.
Picked as the best non-chicken item from Popeyes — as well as the definitive best side for your Popeyes order — it's easy to see why these Cajun fries have garnered praise from both Tasting Table's reviewers and Popeyes fans. Whereas some customers are surprised to find Popeyes serves fries, one Reddit user called them "Some of the best fries IMO, seasoned, crispy."
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What fans love about Popeyes Cajun fries
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Popeyes fries stand out for their bold seasoning inspired by Cajun cuisine. The blend of savory spices aligns the flavors of this non-chicken item with those of Popeyes poultry dishes. Despite some fan complaints about unseasoned batches and presumptions of stores running out of supplies, those who love this side believe they're an underrated favorite.
On Reddit, a poster shared, "Why does nobody appreciate how delicious and well seasoned they are. It seems like I'm the only one who enjoys them." Another Redditor replied, "People sleep on them. They're their best side in my opinion. 5 piece tenders, fries, a biscuit and a sweet tea." There is some debate, however, as to the texture of the fries and how long is ideal to preserve the quality.
A Reddit commenter noted, "Popeyes fries, when they're done right and not left to steam in the box, are excellent. If they're undercooked or spend too much time closed up in the box they're soggy and terrible." When you don't have time to prepare a Cajun baked steak fries recipe, this is a great way to enjoy the flavors of seasoned spuds along with your choice of chicken entree.
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