Air Fryer Copycat KFC Famous Bowl

The Air Fryer Copycat KFC Famous Bowl Recipe is an easy meal and the perfect blend of cooked chicken, sweet corn, and delicious gravy.

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Air Fryer Copycat KFC Famous Bowl Recipe

If you’re a fan of KFC’s Famous Bowl, then you’ll love this air fryer copycat recipe. It’s an easy dinner recipe that tastes so much better than fast food.

It’s easy to make and just as delicious as the original. KFC copycat recipes are my favorites and are so easy to make.

Plus, these potato bowls are a lot healthier for you since it’s made with air-fried chicken instead of deep-fried chicken.

The famous bowl KFC is quick and easy. Chicken nuggets or grilled chicken can be used as a substitute.

The KFC bowl recipe is an easy meal and the perfect blend of cooked chicken, sweet corn, and delicious gravy.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had the KFC chicken bowl. When I heard the KFC Famous Bowl discontinued, I was heartbroken.

So give these copycat KFC bowls a try and see for yourself how good it is!

You will come to find out that it’s one of the best comfort meals you can whip up in a short time with easy ingredients.

The only thing is that you will want to devour the whole thing yourself. You can also make a single serving of the homemade KFC bowls or you can make a copycat KFC Chicken Bowl casserole. That would be a really easy casserole to make

(serves 4)

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 10 minutes 

What is KFC Famous bowl made of

• Chicken breast, cut into cubes – You can also substitute chicken fingers or popcorn chicken.
• Eggs, beaten
• Cornstarch
• Flour
• Natures seasoning (Mortons Natures Seasons No MSG Seasoning Blend 7.5oz Bottle – Pack of 2)
• Mashed potatoes – I use instant mashed potatoes.
• Homestyle gravy (you can also use brown home-style gravy, chicken gravy, or turkey gravy if that’s all you have on hand!)
• Corn, canned – You can also use fresh or frozen.
• Shredded cheddar cheese – Most of the time I use shredded cheddar, however, I use a cheddar/jack blend when I’m making the KFC Spicy Famous Bowl.

How Do You Keep Bananas From Turning Brown in Pudding

Bananas turn brown when exposed to the air. Covering the bananas with whipped topping will keep them from turning brown.

A trick I learned a long time ago to keep bananas from turning brown in the pudding was to soak them in lemon juice before adding them to the pudding or pie.

However, I never was a big fan of the taste. After more research, I found that you can soak them in lemon-lime soda and the carbonation will keep the bananas from turning brown.

Plus, the lemon-lime soda does not change up the flavor.

Does Homemade Banana Pudding Need to be Refrigerated

The simple answer is yes. Since the banana pudding is made with milk, it is best to keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve it.

Can I make the Southern Banana Pudding Ahead of Time

Yes, the pudding can be made ahead of time. However, don’t add the crushed Vanilla wafers or bananas to it until almost ready to serve. The vanilla wafers will get soggy.

Is Pudding Still Good After a Week

If you still have the banana pudding after a week, that’s a problem, lol. It doesn’t last for more than a day or two at the most in our house. However, I would get rid of it after 5 days.

Do You Serve Grandma’s Banana Pudding Hot or Cold

We normally serve this combination of pudding mixed with whipped cream, bananas, and ‘nilla wafers cold. Did you know that traditional southern banana pudding is served warm?

Supplies Needed

• Air fryer or Ninja Foodi – I have a Ninja Foodi and use it for everything. However, you can use just a plain old air fryer if that’s what you have.
• Baking sheet – You will only need this if you don’t have an air fryer and need to bake the chicken in the oven.
• Parchment Rounds – These help keep the bottom of the air fryer clean.
• Individual serving bowls – If you want to make a famous bowl KFC for everyone. Otherwise, just put it all in one large bowl for yourself.
• Airtight Containers – Just in case there are any leftovers.

Can I Make the KFC Famous Bowl Recipe with Instant Mashed Potatoes

Want to make the famous bowl KFC recipe with instant mashed potatoes? No problem.

I use Idahoan instant potatoes all the time (even on Thanksgiving, shhh) and no one ever says a word about it.

I add some kosher salt and black pepper and have even been known to add garlic powder and/or onion powder. Or use chicken broth in place of the water.

Also, if you’re feeling like you want a creamier mashed potato bowl, add some cream cheese to your potatoes.

It’s so much easier than having to use a potato peeler, boil potatoes, use a potato masher or hand mixer, and then have to keep them warm until dinner time.

Just prepare them as you normally would and make the KFC Popcorn Chicken Bowl recipe with them.

Homemade KFC Famous Bowl Substitutions

There are a few things that you can substitute in the copycat KFC Famous Bowl if you don’t want to cut up and prepare your chicken breast yourself.

You can substitute any of the following:

• crispy chicken tenders
• crispy chicken strips
• chunks of crispy chicken
• crispy popcorn chicken
• Frozen Corn (follow the package instructions ) or Fresh Corn can also be substituted in place of canned corn.

What is in the KFC Spicy Famous Bowl

If you want to spice it up, place your chicken before in a bowl and shake it around with some hot sauce. The great thing about making the famous chicken bowl yourself at home is that you can make it to your liking.

In just a matter of minutes, you can have a hot comfort dish that your entire family will love. The best part is that it doesn’t take a lot of time to make the copycat famous bowl KFC recipe.

How to Store KFC Famous Bowl Recipe with Instant Mashed Potatoes Leftovers

If you have any leftovers, store them in a separate airtight container. Heat the items in the microwave and layer in a bowl when ready to serve.

Instructions:

Chicken:

Preheat your air fryer at 385 for 5 minutes when ready to cook.

In 3 small individual bowls, add to one bowl your eggs. Beat.

In another small bowl, cornstarch. 

In your last bowl, flour mixture and seasoning. Mix.

Coat each piece of chicken in your cornstarch, then egg mixture, and then flour.

Lightly spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Add your chicken to your air fryer basket.

Cook at 385 For 8-10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes. Be sure they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Note: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can lay out the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or the internal temperature is 165 degrees. You can also fry them in a pan over medium heat.

Famous Bowl KFC Prep

Add to your individual serving bowls, 1 cup of mashed potatoes. 

Then, the chicken is fresh from the air fryer.

Next, place a 1/2 cup corn on top of the mashed potatoes.

1/2 cup gravy.

Finally the last step, top with 1/2 shredded cheese.

Enjoy!

In Conclusion

These copycat Kentucky Fried Chicken Famous Bowls are sure to hit the spot.

The creamy mashed potatoes are topped with crispy pieces of chicken, and sweet whole kernel corn, (perfect for mixing it up!), followed by rich brown gravy over top as well as shredded cheese.

All made without having to leave your house or make any reservations at restaurants.

Because this meal is so easy that anyone can whip one together, you will crave this comfort food from days gone by, the whole family will be requesting the copycat KFC Famous Bowl all the time.

If you’re looking for a homemade version of Kentucky Fried Chicken, then head over to Dine Dream Discover’s Copycat KFC Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe. She has a lot of copy cat recipes on the blog.

Let me know in the comment section if you’ve made any of these amazing recipes and what your family thought of them.

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