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My Copycat KFC Coleslaw is so spot-on, you’ll think it’s the real deal! Crunchy, creamy, tangy, and perfect for any BBQ, everyone will want the recipe!
A Reader’s Review
“Loved this recipe. Really tasted like KFC’s coleslaw.”
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cost-effective: Skip the drive-through and enjoy the same crispy goodness for a fraction of the price, made right at home!
- Perfect Side Dish: This coleslaw is the perfect side to take to any barbecue, picnic, potluck, or family gathering this summer!
- Quality Control: When you make copycat KFC coleslaw, you can use fresher ingredients and adjust the recipe to fit dietary needs.
Ingredients for Copycat KFC Coleslaw
***No buttermilk on hand? No problem! You can easily make your own. Check out my How to Make Buttermilk post for a quick and easy guide!
How Do You Make Copycat KFC Coleslaw?
Why does KFC coleslaw taste so good? You guys, I think I’ve cracked the code! with this slaw recipe, you’ll get that Kentucky Fried Chicken finger-lickin’ good flavor!
- Creamy Coleslaw Dressing: Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, distilled white vinegar, lemon juice, granulated sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Combine: Add chopped green cabbage or coleslaw mix and shredded carrots to a large bowl and toss until combined. Then, pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss and Chill: Toss and stir until the cabbage is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and chill the copycat KFC coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
How Do I Prevent Soggy Coleslaw?
To prevent soggy coleslaw, toss cabbage with salt (about 1 teaspoon per pound), let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat it dry. The salt draws out moisture, keeping your cabbage firm and crunchy!
Leftover Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Coleslaw is always best served fresh! The longer it sits, the more water the cabbage will release, which can affect the texture.
- In the Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it becomes watery, drain off the excess liquid before serving.
- DO NOT FREEZE: I don’t recommend freezing this KFC coleslaw copycat recipe—it’s just not the same once thawed!
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Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Ingredients
Cabbage Mixture
- 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- ¼ cup finely chopped carrots or shredded
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage or coleslaw mix and ¼ cup finely chopped carrots or shredded to a large bowl and toss until combined.
- Add the ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar, 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until the cabbage is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Using tarragon vinegar for the white vinegar will make a massive flavor addition.
I just made this last week and my husband and we both love it! So for our church luncheon I made 2 batches and came home with only a tiny bowl left! What a hit! Finally got the recipe I’ll use from now on! Thank you!
Do you have a cookbook I could buy?
Yes! Here is the link to order a copy!
I think the KFC coleslaw is mostly cabbage, carrot, vinegar, sugar, water or milk, buttermilk, onion juice, and then smaller amounts of egg maybe just raw whites, couple drips of lemon juice, very little salt and like it says on their web site paprika extracts? and xanthan gum to attempt to thicken and make the juice stick to the cabbage. This recipe tastes like Popeyes to me which is still good.
Loved this recipe. Really tasted like KFC’s coleslaw.
Yummy
Can you make the dressing the night before & store it in the refrigerator until the next day?
Yes! That is not a problem.
Yummy!!! I love coleslaw can’t wait to give this a try KFC has the best coleslaw. Thank you for sharing.
This sounds so good! Pinning this for family BBQs this summer!