35 of the BEST Kentucky Fried Chicken Side Dishes

We have rounded up 35 of the BEST Kentucky Fried Chicken side dishes to pair perfectly with your juicy fried chicken from the local KFC!

Whether you are a fan of KFC’s original recipe or their crispy fried chicken, you know how a good side dish can take the meal to the next level. A fried chicken meal gives us a true taste of home.

We all know that KFC’s sides are delicious. A lot of people can’t get enough of their buttermilk biscuits, secret recipe fries, potato salad, creamy mashed potatoes, whole kernel corn, and cole slaw!

Even the best sides from the KFC sides menu can add up to big money when you’re feeding the whole family.

Making your own perfect side dish can not only save you money, but might be the best way to squeeze a little more nutrition into your meal.

When ordering the main dish from a fast food restaurant, you are often already getting the extra calories from the deep frying that gives their chicken pieces that amazing golden brown deliciousness. And the fact is, we can’t always count on whether they are using the best ingredients in their variety of side dishes. 

​The perfect way to know what is going into our meals is to make our own great side dish!

So, next time you are craving that extra crispy chicken, try making one of these easy and better sides that rival even the BEST KFC sides. Your family and your wallet will thank you!

And just in case you’re wanting to forego the Kentucky Fried Chicken altogether, here are a couple of oven fried chicken recipes you can make right at home!

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

This oven fried chicken tastes just as delicious as regular fried chicken, but without all the mess!

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Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This chicken has yummy flavor and a crunchy cheese crust- and it is easy to throw together in no time!

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Okay let’s get to those sides!

KFC Copycat Coleslaw Recipe

Our KFC Copycat Coleslaw recipe tastes just like what they serve at the restaurant, but now you can make it at home.

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Copycat KFC Green Beans Recipe – Recipes.net

Enjoy some green beans as sides with your crispy fried chicken or with any meal. Learn how to make this delectable copycat KFC green beans recipe.

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Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes

Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes This recipe for copycat KFC mashed potatoes really does taste just like the original. You’ll think it’s the real deal. Smooth, creamy deliciousness.

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KFC Potato Salad

Try my simple KFC Potato Salad copycat recipe below to re-create the famous salad that's no longer sold asa side dish at America's largest fast food chicken chain.

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KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

KFC coleslaw has become the cherry on top of any Kentucky Fried Chicken meal. This KFC copycat recipe for coleslaw also enhances your own homemade fried chicken dinners.

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Copycat KFC BBQ Baked Beans

A simple yet delicious copycat bbq baked beans recipe from KFC. No longer offered but you can make this recipe at home!

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KFC Gravy Recipe

This easy brown gravy recipe is a spot-on copycat of that famous KFC gravy! All you need is 5 simple ingredients and 20 minutes to make it!

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How to Make Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Everyone’s favorite fried chicken side dish is easy to replicate at home. This fresh coleslaw has a tangy buttermilk dressing that keeps you coming back for more.

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KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat) Recipe – Food.com

My copycat recipe for KFC’s seasoned fried potato wedges. This recipe requires 1/2 level cup Recipe #453973.

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KFC Famous Mashed Potato Bowl Copycat Recipe

KFC Famous Bowls are delicious and so easy to make a copycat recipe at home! You only need five ingredients!

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Copycat KFC Potato Wedges

These copycat KFC potato wedges could easily be the most dangerous side dish ever made. There’s no way you could make too many of these.

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KFC Style Gravy Recipe

This Copycat KFC Style Gravy is the best thing that you can put on your favorite fried chicken. It tastes really good.

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KFC Macaroni Salad

This copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe is easy and tastes just like the real thing! This pasta salad is made with simple ingredients.

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Vegan KFC Copycat Coleslaw.

This creamy, zesty, delicious vegan KFC copycat coleslaw is just like you remember it! Try making this easy slaw for your next party or potluck – your guests will love it.

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Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad

Bring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad. Its taste is every bit as good as the original!

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Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Love KFC Coleslaw? This Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe is my favorite version and is great for cookouts and family dinners!

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KFC Potato Wedges

KFC Potato Wedges lightly battered in a thin KFC chicken flavored seasoning and double fried until super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

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KFC Mac and Cheese Recipe

KFC mac and cheese is one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes you’ll ever find. No longer queue up at KFC, make this recipe yourself at home.

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Copycat KFC Biscuits

Through trial and error I learned how to make these Copycat KFC biscuits that tastes just like the real thing and even better drizzled with honey.

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Copycat KFC Bowls

I was a little skeptical about making these copycat KFC bowls, a lot of different flavors coming together, but WOW these were so good!!!

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Copycat KFC Potato Salad Recipe | CDKitchen.com

KFC’s potato salad is a delicious, creamy side dish that pairs perfectly with fried chicken. The salad is made with diced potatoes, mayonnaise, pickle relish, and a variety of spices.

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KFC Gravy Recipe – Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes

Make our KFC Gravy Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Gravy will taste just like KFC’s.

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Gravy recipe – easy, from scratch, no drippings

This is how I make an incredible gravy using just water in 4 minutes flat! The secret chicken AND beef stock cubes for best flavour and a nice brown colour.

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KFC Mac and Cheese (Copycat)

KFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken. Includes how to make it into a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl!

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Copycat KFC Macaroni And Cheese Recipe | CDKitchen.com

A recipe for KFC Macaroni And Cheese made with elbow macaroni, velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, whole milk

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Copycat KFC Biscuits & BEST Breads, Scones & Biscuits Recipes

Ready minutes these COPYCAT KFC BISCUITS are light and flaky with layers of buttery dough, you will love these with jam, gravy or more butter.

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Copycat KFC BBQ Baked Beans

A simple yet delicious copycat bbq baked beans recipe from KFC. No longer offered but you can make this recipe at home!

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KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) BBQ Baked Beans

Our KFC BBQ baked beans recipe tastes just like the original. It’s so good, it will become your cookout favorite. Learn the secrets at TopSecretRecipes.com.

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Copycat KFC Bowl Recipe | Tastes Just Like The One From KFC

This quick and easy copycat version of the KFC Famous Bowl will satisfy all your cravings. It’s got fluffy mashed potatoes, flavorful…

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KFC Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Copycat) | Recipes.net

Savor the KFC mashed potatoes at home by recreating it with this copycat recipe! It’s made with mashed potato flakes, then topped with a rich gravy.

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Chicken and Mashed Potato Bowl KFC Copycat Recipe

Want a super easy dinner idea? You will LOVE these easy and delicious chicken and mashed potato bowls!

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KFC Potato and Gravy recipe

KFC Potato and Gravy is famous for the soft, creamy mashed potato and their signature gravy. Now here’s a recipe to make it at home – it’s incredible!

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