How to Make KFC’s Vegan Fried Chicken at Home (Copycat Recipe)

[@Emily-ce7hd]

One of my favorite reasons for why people imitate animal products is that it's cultural. When I get with friends and family, I still have the nostalgic desire to have pulled pork or brats on 4th of July. And there are great substitutes so I can keep up these sorta cultural traditions but without meat

[@janeiljackson4032]

Upton's Natural Jackfruit with sweet baby rays barbeque sauce for vegan pulled pork and Tofurky Beer Brats have been my go to! Enjoy your 4th!

[@alyssalane3442]

So true!!

[@skinwalker_]

I think the other reason we imitate meat dishes is just to show that you can create alternatives that are just as good if not better. I know it brings me a lot of pleasure to create dishes like this that my meat eating friends go "wow I never thought it possible"

[@caroleneuok5890]

I'm a reluctant vegan myself. I am allergic to chicken and pork. But, some of the vegan alternatives are so darn good.

[@souljacem]

@@janeiljackson4032 right. Claiming moral superiority because that cultural tradition is associated with eating meat is just a form of bitterness and not really virtuous. Being a vegetarian is difficult to integrate with culture. Especially on your own, but it‘s worth it and makes life so much more enjoyable

[@alyssalane3442]

1) I have never seen Chris Cook so organized 2) I love that you mentioned Just Egg but used "buttermilk" to make make it more accessible 3) Jasmine CANNOT resist food 🏃‍♀️😭😭😭

[@planthungry]

could you resist that?! LOL

[@tvaa193]

Yes!! A fried 'chkn' recipe that doesn't involve seitan. Tofu block just went into the freezer! Thank you!!

[@jenniferfreedberg8687]

Something extra we do is we open the package and replace the tofu water with broth! It is even more delicious :)

[@bharatsharma1026]

Let us know how it goes

[@MidnightBard]

Jennifer Freedberg oh Jennifer, that's brilliant!

[@blujay1608]

tvaa193, it's been 6 months. Have you pulled the block out of the freezer yet? lol

[@tvaa193]

@@blujay1608 Haha yes I've made this recipe many times now. Easy and so tasty! We just always keep a block of tofu in the freezer now, so we dont have to plan too far ahead. Really, give it a try, doesn't disappoint!

[@marystestkitchen]

SO CRISPY CRUNCHY! I love your take on this so much

[@M219D]

What kind of oil did u fry in?

[@princess3193]

Mary's Test Kitchen how ironic, I just made your recipe tonight! I've given it to many meat eaters and they all loved it! Even my friends daughter loved it and she was only 2 when she first tried it. 😊

[@marystestkitchen]

@@princess3193 I love to hear it!! Thanks for sharing!

[@princess3193]

@@marystestkitchen You're welcome! I love your videos! I have made many of them and I am going to attempt your vegan breads next, particularly the milk bread first. I have a very hard time making bread the right consistency, I hope I succeed with yours. Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing recipes with us. Your videos always contain a lot of information that many people don't even go into! We really appreciate you! 💖

[@hopegold883]

I use toasted hemp hearts for the final, crunchy coating.

[@girlball12]

Great way to answer the question about "re-creating" meat products! Not to mention, it's easier to help "sell" our omnivore friends on the fact that they don't' have to miss out on the great food they love. You can just learn to make it in a way that does no harm. I can't wait to try this!

[@lee-annataylor8122]

Omg I'm transitioning. And gosh it's been so hard. I've tossed a lot of my favs. I'm still having fish. I've found lots of recipes for copying flavors. I'm not sure what to do for fish and lobster and I just find it soooo hard to let go of those 2. Help!

[@princess3193]

@@lee-annataylor8122 Try Gardein's fishless filets. They are amazingly similar to fried fish. Fry them in oil, versus baking, for them to be the most realistic. I have even taken their batter off and beer battered them and they were so delicious! I didn't tell my bf what they were and he thought we were eating Gortons fish! 😂 With lobster, if you can get your hands on lobster mushrooms I heard they taste like lobster. They even have the same color and apparently pretty close to the same texture also. I havent tried them, but Sauce Stache has. Check out his video on them. It looked incredible!

[@lee-annataylor8122]

@@princess3193 thank you sooo soo much. I'm definitely gonna check them out and let you know what I think.😊

[@princess3193]

@@lee-annataylor8122 You're so welcome! It's very hard to get the fresh lobster mushrooms and expensive (there's mixed reviews on the dried ones), that I'm debating trying to grow them myself! My family loves those Gardein fish filets so much that I also use them to make vegan crab rangoon. I would love to know what you think. 🙂

[@stellarhyme3]

Nah…if people want meat let them have it. Plants are living just as well & we kill them to survive, animals are know different especially in regions where plants are plentiful. There hasn’t been a vegan meat substitute yet that simulates meat properly, not even impossible burger.

[@nryane]

Thank you, so much! I’m attempting a semi-vegan diet, after 78-plus years on this planet. Another, similar “chicken” tofu recipe was ahead of yours in the KZbin channels. Since I am a KFC fan, for the smell and taste, I thought a home-made vegan version with gluten-free flour and less salt might be something to make. I was just at the local organic store. Will have to go back for the “corn flakes”. Not a fan of corn, so I will have to find something similar, but more digestible by my body. NICE, that you can make these recipes as a team. Blessings!

[@MenaceVisionzHD]

you can use breadcrumbs or panko instead of cornflakes, it works great!

[@nryane]

@@MenaceVisionzHD Thanks. I have to be gluten free, so those won’t work for me, unless the bread crumbs are from a gluten free loaf. Blessings!

[@MenaceVisionzHD]

@@nryane hey! you can find gluten free panko (from the known brand kikkoman) at any Target, and if you're in EU, in any asian shop :-)

[@nryane]

@@MenaceVisionzHD Thanks. I was able to use gluten-free flour for the base, egg-replacer for the wash and the crispies rice, and made a great CRISP faux KFC!!! I found that parchment paper works best to crisp up the pieces, versus foil, which does brown the pieces better than the parchment does. You’re so positive in your responses! Thanks for your cheery nature!

[@EricsVeganVan]

I’ve made this a few times with various coatings. My favourite would be a Popeye’s type coating but they’re all delicious.

[@pickled_sausage]

What does it require?

[@EricsVeganVan]

@@pickled_sausage If you're referring to the Popeye's type coating, I follow a recipe from the Edgy Veg channel, video from about 5 years ago called Popeyes Bonafide Fried Chicken

[@pickled_sausage]

@@EricsVeganVan Thank you!!!!!

[@chrischagnon6813]

I cannot wait to try this!!! Perfect with a potato salad for the summer!!!

[@denisesperling4866]

I just made this and it's delicious! Next time, I'm adding 1/2 cup more flour as I ran out at the very end. I cooked in a frying pan in about 1/2" oil, and adding as needed. Thanks for the video demo!

[@thepumpkinfiles]

Love this! My boyfriend isnt' vegetarian/vegan but he really likes it when i do this! especially during this time where we don't go out as often, he really enjoys it :) love it!

[@gomezaddams6470]

The science behind is the water as it freezes literally stabs in between the layers and causes that flaking. Then you do it the second time and it causes a whole new layer of flaking it's just adding the texture by the ice crystals creeping. I tried to make it sound as gross as possible for those who still really think they need to eat an animal LOL I'm just kidding. I've got just a couple more days and I will have 56 years of vegan so I'm the grandma with a sense of humor. I just wish I had somebody to do this kind of work for me now. Thanks for putting out good recipes for people. And for the people who are worried about oil this isn't enough to affect your life greatly if it's done at the right temperature it will not absorb into the middle learn to get the right kind of oils and learn to use the right temperatures and the oil seals on the outside if it's done proper and you can always spray them and do them in air fryers though it's not near as good! PS poultry seasoning which has a few spices in it already. They all very from brand to brand. Then salt pepper .Any amount of ground red pepper that you would want if you want spiciness garlic onion powder. And places like KFC use a huge amount of monosodium glutamate or MSG. And they consider that one of the spices. So sorry celery powder if you can find it but it's usually celery salt so omit some of the salt or all of the salt. You can always take a small drop of batter and put it in the oil to try the saltiness. And go from there realizing that you have a totally different flavor in the middle that might not be salty enough. The Italian seasoning is going to give a very different taste than what most people are used to poultry seasoning would be what you recognize even though they share some of the same spices the sage is going to be the big kicker. I hope people see this and it helps

[@tatianaprettyy]

That’s so funny because I actually was watching Mary’s cooking channel 3 days ago and watched her same video for making chicken With tofu.... then I was going to message you guys in the comment and say, heyyy can you guys make an updated video on making vegan fried chicken?! Seems like you guys heard me through the comments! Thank youuu! Hahah

[@brookie7778]

Wow these look amazing! Definitely making this! Wish some mashed potatoes,gravy and green beans 😍

[@angelalee7012]

Other than thinking about how much I have missed KFC nuggets, this was going through my mind at the very mention of Cornflakes: [explaining cereal contest rules] Vyvyan : You have to write in 10 words what Cornflakes mean to you. So I wrote: Cornflakes. Cornflakes. Cornflakes, Cornflakes, Cornflakes. Cornflakes, Cornflakes, Cornflakes, Cornflakes. Rick : PATHETIC. You'll never win, you know. Vyvyan : Why not? Rick : That's only 9 words. Vyvyan : Oh, yeah. [writing] Vyvyan : Cornflakes.

[@weirdunclebob]

"Even mindless violence is boring today." 😆😜

[@AnotherGreenMidget]

Yes! That's all that ever goes through my mind when I think of cornflakes! That and, "Cornflakes for breakfast? That's disgusting, Neil!" I love The Young Ones!

[@konjkonj123]

The Used is throwing me ALL THE WAY BACK TO MIDDLE SCHOOL. I’m 24 now. 😅

[@jadeburns4429]

I feel that

[@avadickerson5143]

Looks awesome 💕thanks guys!

[@avadickerson5143]

@Angel Beltran thank you, yes I am vegan now 👍

[@lisadebergerwheeler7306]

Ohh, baby! My mouth was watering while watching this. Prolly should've had some dinner first. I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks Chris for all the hard work.

[@atlaslasair4772]

I'm in the process of preparing this. I so can't wait to give this a go. I miss fried chicken! My partner shared this video with my and I love how thorough you are with each process. Thank you for sharing your recipe. More to come once I've finalised. 💯🙌🏽👌🏽

[@natalie8646]

Is it 3am in Germany? Yes Am I watching this video now? Yes

[@girlie0]

I just read this and it's 2:59am where I am in Canada! This video is worth losing sleep hahaha

[@bluneptune]

Looks so good! I can’t wait to try it! 😍 I made the soup on your last video because I was also cleaning out the fridge and it was so good! Reminds me of the broccoli and cheese soup from Panera bread!

[@1ushanda]

New subbie! It's on ! I'm going to put my tofu in the freezer right now. I haven't eaten meat since August 10th. This recipe is right on time 😍

[@elmorefoster2619]

my wife just cooked this recipe but at the last minute realized she had no corn flakes so she just used potato chips instead and it still came out fantastic...so juicy inside and crisp on the outside

[@rosecook7110]

I’m gonna try this in the air fryer 😮 I’ve been vegan for almost 3 months and still looking for new recipes to try 😊

[@leemager128]

Wow! I'm going to head out to the grocery store right now and get the ingredients. I'll be making it gluten free as well so fingers crossed this will work. Need some vegan recipes for our first Christmas vegan dinner. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎆🎆💖

[@Hindrenaline]

That looks delicious, I'm on the hunt for the best vegan KFC and haven't found it so far, this looks very promising. That you from New Zealand.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Hope you enjoy :)

[@mirabelle3639]

I just tried, today....awesome ❤ Best regards from Serbia!

[@megftw]

looks great!! super excited to try making it

[@craftycrafter1960]

Of course we enjoyed it from our childhoods so why not recreate the flavours we knew!

[@marshhomestead4963]

Love them! I just started a vegan lifestyle and this will be a wonderful treat to have.

[@TrudyConway]

Can't wait to try this one. so thanks a lot. BTW, I learned about freezing tofu by accident. Being new to tofu & only eating it to substitute for meat for weight loss and to cut back on meat, I bought too much the first time. I put the whole packages of the extra firm in the freezer until ready to use them. I found out that this makes for the best texture for all except silky/soft tofu. I am going to be all over your recipe though because I love crispy textures.

[@tonylovesjesus1]

Looks delicious! I've done it with tofu in the past, but i froze it first. I will definitely try this recipe out!

[@KafkameetsPlath]

Looking forward to watching this video! I’m a few seconds in and I know it sounds crazy to freeze the tofu guys but trust me, I learned this from Cheap Lazy Vegan in one of her vids a while ago, I thought she was coo coo till one day I had a block of tofu that had been in my fridge, didn’t want to go out and buy an expensive mock chick’n (weeks away from the expire date), the tofu actually got frozen in the back of my fridge and I thought what the hey why don’t I just thaw it and see what happens…it is so crazy how similar the texture is to chicken, y’all don’t knock it, try it! It’ll change your life!

[@saviomenezes6168]

I would like to see you'll prepare Indian Vegan Dishes. Love to both of you from Goa, India.

[@The1stStarleana]

THANK YOU!!!! been looking for a recipe like KFC. So EXCITED!!!!

[@plantymel6632]

Looks so good! Nothing like that crunch.

[@xtinabellarini9393]

Wow!!! Just made this soooooo good. 👍🏻

[@tKoQ]

She’s been recording and asked “how you get the skin” lol

[@billthorne1]

Try the freezing process on the extra soft tofu in a tube or just extra soft tofu. After you freeze and thaw the tofu twice squeeze it gently between two small cutting boards to remove the water. Season with a mix of onion powder vegan chicken seasoning powder black salt a grind of black pepper and a touch of turmeric powder. Heat this up with some vegan butter and enjoy! Makes the best and easiest scrambled tofu ever.

[@terryanderson7316]

Mate that was such an enjoyable video to watch and we will definitely give that a try, thank you

[@tomithot261]

Wow ... I never knew this freeze and fry trick! It even looks like fried chicken. Shall give it a try.

[@hbchealthybychoice6616]

I see so many possibilities,,, chicken and biscuits🙀🙀. Can’t wait to get one round under my belt.

[@DeathTheKidIsYummy]

I have so many food allergies that I could never fully commit to being vegan or vegetarian full time without harming myself but I love making fusion recipes where I sub out meat with lentil tofu even if I still use eggs or dairy just to reduce a little bit of harm with something still familiar to me

[@oshomeditations]

Thanks for the 2-fork trick! Never thought of it, simple and genius! 💪🏽 😇💪🏽

[@hbchealthybychoice6616]

This is going to be my new Friday night meal🙌🏽

[@tkarlmann]

Seems like a great recipe!

[@charlesredway1972]

wow that looks so crunchy and nice

[@23Bentley45]

Just made this recipe. Wow! It’s delicious! Although after 31 years I don’t remember the flavor of chicken, this tasted very very good. Don’t apologize about your furry kiddos; love hearing them in the background hehe Thank you and congratulations on your awesome channel

[@carlric]

Good looking guy and great recipe as usual!

[@nickikim]

I cannot wait to try!! I've been wanting a delicious tasty vegan chicken. I totally agree with you about why we went vegan, it's not like we don't like the taste, it's other reasons, health and saving animals.

[@cdr72916]

This skin turns out so crispy! The inside of mine was still very mushy though. Im not sure why I didn't get the texture in the video. I will say that it works better with smaller pieces, maybe golf ball sized or smaller.

[@lovinglife419]

I'm learning so much! Can't wait to make it!

[@Shuggies]

You need a vacuum sealer to force the marinade into things like tofu . 😉👍

[@AllDogsAreGoodDogs]

I saw a poster: 1) Don't flush for 6 mo's; or 2) don't shower for 3 mo's; or 3) don't eat a burger at lunch. The resource consumption is roughly equivalent. I verified this and was sold. So *that* is where our water is going!

[@Tina___]

😍 neat. Amazing. Appreciate it 👍🏻

[@AndrewGotthard]

Love your channel!! Thanks for posting!

[@tvg5477]

Can you make the Nashville style please?!

[@cathycudney393]

use a mix of almond flour and coconut flour , on 2nd dip of buttermilk roll in unsweetened coconut flakes instead of cornflakes, then fry

[@tammywheetley2384]

Also you can use rice crispies

[@kfh2577]

That looks amazing

[@AngelaVermeulen]

Ohhh I made this and it was incredible thank you so much. Have you ever tried making the Big Mac sauce? I eat beyond burger Pattie’s just miss the Big Mac sauce… of course I would never eat it from there but did love the tastw

[@lilican2419]

You guys rock!

[@RIODJENIRO1]

Thanks so much for making and sharing your recipe. I too miss the chicken taste and texture. Just made Adobo tofu, this is next on my list!! Looks delish. Thank again for sharing!!

[@Vanessa_Elaine]

We do not make fried chicken with corn flakes, it’s corn starch. Can’t tofu be made with corn starch?

[@pattiupton1499]

Looks good, a lot of work but I bet it's amazing!! Like the haircut Chris!!

[@miaz4766]

So excited for this recipe!

[@ruby9898]

Please share this recipe and vegan food to everyone in the world, you guys help a lot of people to become vegan and live a better life. I really support your channel!

[@karlamota452]

love the explanation on that question! that's what I say. I didn't go vegan because I hated the taste. lol

[@p1gbbong]

Reminds me of the tofu nuggets from Burgerlords. Next trip to LA, make a visit to Burgerlords! They’ve gone fully vegan 🤙🏻

[@bushnellentertainment5759]

Same here Chris I liked tuna and sausage and salami meat but just can no longer endure thinking of causing pain to a beautiful sentient being!! Btw if you and Jasmine like pepperoni and salami and mozzerella you should check out chef Jana! She makes very cool things! Jenn

[@franciscaquental506]

Yes, thank you for the help in my transition 😊

[@nicoledisano1520]

What did you use for oil? great recipe!

[@lightxki]

wait i need to try this

[@lab2787]

This looks amazing, other than refreezing the thawed tofu. You never want to refreeze anything.

[@bushnellentertainment5759]

Btw I'm referring to your other video on cauliflower but I couldn't find it (I think they absorb too much oil they are way better baked) not this KFC one... Can't wait to make the KFC one fried if course!!

[@Kathryn721]

Recipe Request: Since you live near Portland, I would love to see you veganize Lardo's pork bahn mi sandwich. Dang, that would be delish!

[@seemamp4929]

So sweet.

[@reva510]

Oh my goshhhh!!! I can’t wait to make this! Do you think it would work just as well in an air fryer, or is the preferred method frying it?

[@matthiasholke6141]

Looks good! Thanks!

[@shanemiller1561]

Love it.

[@yoavsprung1058]

Thats a lovely video, thank you🙏🏻

[@Kelleena1on1]

Hello , have u ever tried wrapping your chicken in one rice paper sheet wrap it up works just likes kind

[@pennynocry9174]

Ok..so ..I admit I am a foodie. After seeing this...I feel better about needing to change my diet. I was afraid that going vegan or vegetarian meant I would be healthy but never really enjoy eating anymore. I am older and finding I just can't eat the way I used to...makes me sick. This recipe shows me I can still enjoy food! I can eat and Not feel deprived! Yeah!

[@b-radimusprime6775]

That looks sooooo good!

[@veganlunchmom]

These look amazing

[@rn2787]

Love y'all and Mary ❤

[@MsSassyMT]

Wow!

[@M219D]

What kind of oil did you use for frying? Looks incredible!

[@AmyBunnageWellness]

Okay WOW I NEED TO TRY THIS!!

[@cgil1974]

TOFU IS LIFE !!!!!!

[@melliedearwolf]

This looks sooooooo delicious!!!

[@jesselurbina4950]

Can you use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?

[@leynaabbey]

It's healthier, and fun too 🤤

[@konglee5057]

is there a butter milk alternative? blended cashews?

[@robinhart1390]

Looking forward to trying it in the air fryer?

[@ginch17]

thanks for sharing this

[@taniageoffroy7677]

Miouum! Can't wait to test this :) I was wondering tho, is it possible to make a big batch and freeze this? Thanks

[@charlenewagoner9523]

Wow!! Looks good!!

[@lisamilner9309]

Cool, but would it work for Burmese tofu? I'm allergic to all soy products,

[@VeganGirl.]

OMG! I love you guys so much! Your vids are bomb!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bejikira1733]

Would this be good in the oven