KFC vegan chicken options are slowly being implemented in their menu. Although most KFC’s have some vegan options (I’ve tried everything vegan from KFC on my YouTube Channel), not many locations have a meatless chicken option. However, KFC has been testing a vegan chicken in a few locations (that sold out fast) and may begin rolling it out to more locations soon.
Since vegan chicken isn’t available at KFC everywhere, I want to show you how to make your own KFC vegan chicken using 16 Ingredients in my recipe below! Plus, this recipe is for people who don’t want to eat at KFC or don’t live near a KFC and rather make it at home!
Related Recipe: Vegan Chicken Drumsticks
KFC Vegan Chicken
The base of this recipe is from my popular Vegan Chicken Drumsticks recipe, but breaded and seasoned to taste like the world-famous chicken served at KFC. The spice blend used by KFC is unique and often irresistible to so many people. Let’s enjoy that same taste, but plant-based!
INGREDIENTS FOR KFC VEGAN CHICKEN
- Vegan Chicken Drumsticks Recipe or any vegan chicken you prefer
- Oil for deep frying
For the Famous Seasoning
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dry mustard powder
- 4 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp white pepper
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp MSG (optional)
For Dredging
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp aquafaba, whisked until foamy
INSTRUCTIONS FOR KFC VEGAN CHICKEN
- Prepare vegan chicken according to recipe instructions up until the cooking method.
- Add all spices to a small food processor or spice grinder, and blend until smooth. NOTE: If using MSG, leave out the sea salt.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add flour to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- Next, whisk together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for a couple of mins.
- Pour your aquafaba into a sperate bowl and whisk it until it’s foamed.
- Now slowly add your soy milk and apple cider vinegar buttermilk into the foamed aquafaba while whisking it at the same time. Set aside.
- To cook your vegan chicken, you can use a deep fryer or a deep pan with a lid.
- If using a deep fryer: heat frying oil to 325F.
- If using a deep pan: pour enough oil to measure 3 inches inside the pan. Cover with a lid and heat oil over medium-high heat to 325F.
- Dredge the vegan chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Then dip them in your aquafaba buttermilk mixture. Repeat. And lay to rest on a wire rack for 10 mins.
- Cook 3 to 4 pieces in the hot oil at once.
- In a deep fryer: this should cook up golden brown and crispy in about 3-4 minutes.
- If you are using a deep pan with a lid: turn the pieces occasionally. This should take about 3 to 6 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the pieces and remove when golden brown and crispy.
- Place finished vegan chicken on a wire lined rack.
- Continue to fry your vegan chicken in batches of 3 or 4, allowing the oil to return to 325F between batches.
You can eat your vegan chicken solo or make it into a Vegan Chicken Sandwich!
I’ve created printable instructions below!
You can also watch me on YouTube show you how to make it!
Other Recipe: Popeyes Vegan Chicken Sandwich
Hey, I’m Candice & welcome to The Edgy Veg! I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’ know animals or by-products of animals. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!
How To Make: KFC Vegan Chicken
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Recipe for KFC Vegan Chicken
- Vegan jackfruit chicken
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp dried thyme
- 1½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dry mustard powder
- 4 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp white pepper
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp MSG (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vingar
- 3 tbsp aquafaba, whisked until foamy
- Prepare vegan chicken according to my recipe instructions up until the cooking method.
- Add all spices to a small food processor or spice grinder, and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. NOTE: If using MSG, leave out the sea salt.
- Add flour to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- Next, whisk together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for a couple of mins.
- Pour your aquafaba into a sperate bowl and whisk it until it's foamed.
- Now slowly add your soy milk and apple cider vinegar buttermilk into the foamed aquafaba while whisking it at the same time. Set aside.
- To cook your vegan chicken, you can use a deep fryer or a deep pan with a lid.
- If using a deep fryer: heat frying oil to 325F.
- If using a deep pan: pour enough oil to measure 3 inches inside the pan. Cover with a lid and heat oil over medium-high heat to 325F.
- Dredge the vegan chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Then dip them in your aquafaba buttermilk mixture. Repeat. And lay to rest on a wire rack for 10 mins.
- Cook 3 to 4 pieces in the hot oil at once.
- In a deep fryer: this should cook up golden brown and crispy in about 3-4 minutes.
- If you are using a deep pan with a lid: turn the pieces occasionally. This should take about 3 to 6 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the pieces and remove when golden brown and crispy.
- Place finished vegan chicken on a wire lined rack.
- Continue to fry your vegan chicken in batches of 3 or 4, allowing the oil to return to 325F between batches.
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Whack says:
Hi Candice,
I’m fix’n to try this.. I’m tryin’ t’stick to a SOS (Salt, Oil, Sugar) free form of eating (Yeah, I know, it’s like drivin’ down 10 miles o’bad road, but someone’s gotta do it!)
So instead of deep fat fryin’ this stuff, have y’tried doin’ it in an air fryer n’ how’d it come out? If not, y’have any recommendations / thoughts / words of admonishment fer me?
Hey, I’m justa simple guy… tryin’ t’do simple stuff… but I really enjoy all you’re doin.. n’ thanks a ton!
I can hardly wait t’try this !
Oh… n’ BTW.. the “rate this recipe” thingy at the bottm o’this page… well… it only allows 2 stars??? WTH??? I’d give it 13 stars if I could!
All the best
—Whack