Make your own Loaded Baked Potatoes at home, even better than KFC! Picture the famous bowl, but in baked potato form. Load up those spuds KFC-style with crispy chicken, sweet corn, gooey cheese, and savory gravy. This recipe screams comfort with its creamy, cheesy, buttery goodness.
KFC Style Loaded Baked Potato
**For the Gravy:**
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon base
**For the Potatoes:**
- 4 Russet potatoes
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
**For the Fried Chicken:**
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into nuggets)
**For the Wet Batter:**
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
**For the Dry Batter:**
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
**For Assembly:**
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Yellow sweet corn
- Parsley or green onions (chopped)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
**Bake the Potatoes:**
- Rub potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake at 425°F for 55-60 minutes until tender.
**Make the Gravy:**
- Melt butter, add flour to make a roux.
- Stir in beef broth and seasonings. Cook until thickened.
**Make the Fried Chicken:**
- Mix wet batter ingredients in one bowl, dry batter ingredients in another.
- Dip chicken in wet batter, then dry batter. Fry until golden brown.
**Assembly:**
- Slice open hot baked potatoes.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper; mash.
- Top with fried chicken, corn, cheese, sour cream, green onions, and gravy. Enjoy!
