Ahhh yes 😌🥗 Kentucky Fried Chicken–style coleslaw—creamy, tangy, and just the right balance of sweet and crunch. Here’s a classic copycat recipe that’s surprisingly simple.
🥗 KFC-Style Coleslaw
Ingredients (makes about 6 cups)
- ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4–5 cups)
- 1 small carrot, grated
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- â…› tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped onion.
- Make the dressing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine
- Pour dressing over cabbage mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Flavors meld beautifully when chilled.
- Serve
- Give a final toss before serving. Perfect alongside fried chicken, sandwiches, or burgers.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Fine shredding: Use a food processor for finely shredded cabbage like KFC’s.
- Sweet vs. tangy: Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste. KFC coleslaw is slightly sweet with gentle tang.
- Make ahead: Best made a few hours or even overnight—the flavor deepens.
- Optional twist: Add a tiny pinch of celery seed for extra authenticity.
Optional variations:
- Extra creamy: Add a little more mayo.
- Zesty twist: A splash of Dijon mustard brightens the flavor.
- Extra crunch: Mix in a bit of shredded green apple.
This is classic, sweet-tangy, creamy coleslaw—perfect for recreating that KFC vibe at home.
Do you want it exactly like KFC or slightly tangy with extra creaminess?
