17 Best Popeyes Secret Menu Items To Order in 2025

If you love Popeyes but are ready to break away from your regular order and try something new, it’s time to check out the Popeyes secret menu. Loaded with delicious options and exciting new flavor combinations, the hidden menu at the nation's second-favorite chicken chain has something for everyone.

Never ordered from a secret menu? Don’t worry, it’s as easy as knowing what Popeyes secret menu items you want and asking for them as nicely as possible. A little kindness and confidence can go a long way when it comes to ordering off the beaten path, so be sure to come prepared.

To help you discover what’s on this popular chicken spot’s hidden menu, read on to discover 17 Popeyes secret menu items and how to order them.

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• Does Popeyes Have a Secret Menu?
• Popeyes Chicken Secret Menu
• Other Popeyes Secret Menu Items
• How We Created This Popeyes Secret Menu Guide

Does Popeyes Have a Secret Menu?

If you’re wondering, “Does Popeyes have a secret menu?”, the answer is absolutely! There isn’t an official secret menu (although a lot of the staff will know secret menu orders by name).

Instead, these Popeyes hacks have been developed by fans of the chain who mix and match regular menu items to discover something new and delicious. Due to this, it’s a good idea to remember the full order instead of just the secret menu item name to ensure you get what you want. 

Popeyes Chicken Secret Menu

1. Blackened Ranch Chicken Sandwich

For this Popeyes hack, simply add Blackened Ranch Sauce to the classic chicken sandwich and create a flavor-packed bite you’ll want to order again and again. 

You could also smother the sauce on a spicy chicken sandwich for an even more powerful hit of spice; in fact, we think this is one of the best fast food chicken sandwiches around if you love spicy yet balanced flavors. 

How To Order

• Classic Chicken Sandwich 
• or Spicy Chicken Sandwich
• Add: Blackened Ranch Sauce
• Remove: Mayonnaise (optional)

2. Chicken Ranch Sandwich

Similar to the Blackened Ranch Chicken Sandwich, the Chicken Ranch Sandwich is a Popeyes secret menu item that's both easy to order and super tasty.

To get this Popeyes off-menu item, simply order your favorite chicken sandwich — without any mayonnaise — and use a side of ranch as a condiment instead of mayo. The result is a twist on the classic sandwich with an elevated and tangy flavor profile. 

How To Order

• Chicken Sandwich of Your Choice
• Remove: Mayonnaise
• Add: Buttermilk Ranch

3. Coleslaw Chicken Sandwich 

This Popeyes hidden menu item allows you to take your chicken sandwich to the next level by ordering a side of coleslaw and using it as a fresh, crisp condiment.

The tangy, cool bite of the coleslaw pairs especially well with the seasoning on the spicy chicken sandwich, but we think it's also a great addition to the regular chicken sandwich. 

How To Order

• Chicken Sandwich of Your Choice
• Coleslaw 

4. Chicken Taco

While this Popeyes secret menu item isn’t technically a new food, it’s certainly a new way to enjoy a classic. You can create the secret menu tacos by taking apart a chicken sandwich and tearing the chicken in two.

Next, fold up the two buns taco-style and stuff the chicken back into the bun, ensuring all the other fillings you want remain inside as well. You can ask for this Popeyes off-menu item by name, but we found that it's generally best to order a regular chicken sandwich and turn it into 'tacos' yourself. 

If you're looking for high-protein fast food to refuel with, you can also ask for extra chicken to add to each 'taco', which helps to double the protein while also adding extra flavor. 

How To Order

1. Ask for the chicken sandwich of your choice.
2. Remove the chicken and tear it into two pieces.
3. Remove the other fillings, like pickles, or be careful to keep them inside the bun during step four.
4. Fold up each piece of the bun to resemble a taco shell.
5. Add the chicken (and other fillings if removed) back into the two taco buns.
6. Enjoy!

5. Chicken Biscuit

This Popeyes secret menu item is one of the best fast food breakfast dishes, so much so that we really think it should be on the regular menu! To get it, order chicken tenders with a side of biscuits and combine the two into a sandwich.

You can also get the spicy chicken tenders when available to create a hotter version of this dish from the secret menu at Popeyes.

While this is pretty tasty as is, we recommend picking up a side of gravy or another dipping sauce to add extra flavor and texture. You could add coleslaw as well for a more loaded biscuit sandwich that works well for lunch or dinner. 

How To Order

• Biscuits
• Chicken Tenders
• Gravy or Sauce (optional)
• Coleslaw (optional)

6. Naked Chicken Tenders

A great Popeyes secret menu option for those searching for keto or low-carb fast food, Popeyes Naked Chicken is simply chicken tenders without the breading. Since this item used to be on the actual menu, it’s not too difficult to order.

This Popeyes special menu item is also made with the same flavors and seasoning as the regular tenders — which often rank among the best fast food chicken tenders — meaning they’re just as delicious but with fewer carbs. 

How To Order: Request Popeyes Naked Chicken Tenders by name to get this hidden menu dish. 

Other Popeyes Secret Menu Items

7. Loaded Cajun Fries

This Popeyes secret menu dish takes the chain's popular Cajun fries and adds a range of toppings to make them even more delicious. While you can add whatever sides and sauces you want on top, if you need some inspiration, top the fries with mac and cheese and nuggets or chunks of chicken tenders.

Then, add buttermilk ranch and either Sweet Heat or Bayou Buffalo Sauce. The creamier sauces pair great with the spicier sauces, all of which coat the fries and chicken nuggets perfectly for one of the most indulgent dishes on the Popeyes secret menu. 

How To Order 

• Cajun Fries
• Homestyle Mac and Cheese
• Chicken Nuggets or Chicken Tenders
• Buttermilk Ranch
• Sweet Heat or Bayou Buffalo Sauce

8. Cajun Gravy Fries

Another super simple option on the Popeyes secret menu is Cajun Gravy Fries. Create the dish by ordering a side of gravy and smothering it all over your fries.

Complete the menu hack by sprinkling Cajun Sparkle Seasoning (another Popeyes secret menu item covered below) over the gravy-coated fries. This flavor-packed dish is one you won’t believe you didn’t think of sooner. 

How To Order

• Fries
• Cajun Gravy
• Cajun Sparkle Seasoning (optional)

9. Cajun Sparkle Seasoning

Comprising a secret blend of ingredients, Cajun Sparkle Seasoning is one of the most popular items on the Popeyes secret menu. While the exact recipe for this Popeyes hidden menu spice is unknown, many think it contains a decent list of spices and herbs, including paprika, dried sage, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion powder, and possibly MSG alongside salt and pepper. 

However, knowing what goes into it isn't that important (unless you have allergies), as all you have to do to get some is ask an employee for it by name. Someone in-store should know about it, despite the seasoning not being on the official menu item. 

Once you have some, you can sprinkle it on just about anything. You can even mix it into a signature dip to get an extra burst of flavor. 

How To Order: Ask for Cajun Sparkle Seasoning by name. 

10. Sweet and Spicy Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice are already among the best Popeyes sides, but you can add a twist to the dish with this hack. For this innovative item on Popeyes secret menu, you need to first order a side of red beans and rice with two packets of honey and one packet of hot sauce.

Next, open the packets and add them to your red beans and rice. Then, simply mix it all up to create a completely new dish that really packs a salty-sweet punch. You could also skip the honey and hot sauce and add some Sweet Heat Sauce for a similar flavor profile. 

Having tried this off-menu item at Popeyes, we know you'll be surprised that something so easy can be so delicious. You'll probably wonder why you didn't think of it sooner as well!

How To Order

• Red Beans and Rice
• 2 Honey Packets
• 1 Hot Sauce Packet

or

• Red Beans and Rice
• Sweet Heat Sauce

11. Girl Dinner

Made popular on social media, girl dinner is basically eating a random assortment of snacks and food items instead of a full traditional meal.

Not so much a Popeyes secret menu item as a unique way of ordering, the Popeyes Girl Dinner involves getting a collection of sides, such as biscuits, mashed potatoes, fries and coleslaw, and enjoying them together instead of with a traditional main course like fried chicken.

However, as this is one of the best chicken fast food chains, we also recommend adding some chicken tenders to the mix! Popcorn shrimp are a popular addition as well when ordering this Popeyes secret menu meal.  

How To Order

• Popeyes Sides of Your Choice, like: 
  • Biscuits
  • Coleslaw
  • Cajun Rice
  • Cajun Fries
  • Red Beans and Rice
  • Homestyle Mac and Cheese
  • Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

• Other Items of Your Choice, like: 
  • Chicken Tenders 
  • Popcorn Shrimp

12. Buffalo Mac and Cheese

Take your regular menu mac and cheese to the next level with this easy Popeyes hack. All you have to do is mix Bayou Buffalo Sauce with a serving of Homestyle Mac and Cheese.

You can adjust the flavor just to your liking by adding as much or as little Buffalo sauce as you'd like. While the standard version is popular for a reason, we definitely think this Popeyes secret menu version is better! 

How To Order

• Homestyle Mac and Cheese
• Bayou Buffalo Sauce 

13. Cajun Turkey

While this is more of a seasonal item than something on the Popeyes secret menu, it's worth mentioning, as many don't know about it. The Cajun Turkey is a whole, pre-cooked, frozen turkey seasoned with a secret blend of Louisiana-style spices.

Only available around Thanksgiving, it's sure to be a hit on any holiday table. Just make sure to call ahead to be certain that the Popeyes turkey is available at a location near you.

How To Order

1. Check with your nearest location between mid-October and mid-November to see if the Cajun Turkey is available.
2. Place an order and choose your desired delivery option. 

14. Gravy Dip

One of the simplest hacks on the Popeyes secret menu is ordering a side of gravy and using it as a dip for your fries or chicken tenders. While it may seem obvious, don’t knock this simple trick until you’ve tried it yourself! 

How To Order

• Menu Items of Your Choice
• Cajun Gravy

15. Bayou Buffalo Shrimp Quesadilla

Unlike most of the Popeyes hidden menu items featured in this guide, this one has to be made at home. It uses Popeyes popcorn shrimp and Bayou Buffalo Sauce paired with tortillas, chopped bell peppers and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, all of which you will have to pick up at the store. 

While these are the base ingredients, you can add whatever else you feel like or even use a different Popeyes sauce and protein, such as chicken tenders. To make this DIY Popeyes secret menu dish, simply heat all the ingredients between two flour tortillas in an oiled pan (or use one tortilla folded in two) and then serve alongside extra sauce. 

How To Make

• Popeyes Popcorn Shrimp
• Popeyes Bayou Buffalo Sauce
• Chopped Bell Peppers
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Flour Tortillas

Combine the ingredients in the tortillas and fry in an oiled pan to make a DIY Popeyes quesadilla. 

16. Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit

For an extra sweet treat from the Popeyes secret menu, try a Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit. To order, nicely ask your Popeyes employee to roll some biscuits in the cinnamon sugar topping they use on the Cinnamon Apple Pie. The result is a savory-sweet fast food dessert that’s perfect for rounding out your meal. 

How To Order

• Biscuits
• Cinnamon Sugar Topping

17. Biscuit S'mores

This is another Popeyes secret menu treat that needs to be made at home with a few ingredients from the store, but it's well worth it! Simply pick up some biscuits at Popeyes, along with chocolate and marshmallows at the nearest store.

Once at home, cut the biscuits in half and then make s'mores just as you would with graham crackers. You could also add the ingredients to the biscuits and heat the whole thing in the oven at a low temperature. 

How To Make

• Biscuits
• Chocolate
• Marshmallows

Cut the biscuits in half and then add the chocolate and toasted marshmallow as you would with regular s'mores. 

How We Created This Popeyes Secret Menu Guide

Creating this guide to the best secret menu items at Popeyes began with us turning to our existing knowledge of the chain and its off-menu dishes. 

Once our team rounded up their favorite Popeyes hidden menu items, we then looked further afield. To do this, we headed to platforms like Reddit, Instagram and TikTok to see what else fans love from the secret menu. 

We even tried some of these custom orders to ensure only dishes that are both delicious and straightforward to get are included in our guide. To make ordering from the Popeyes secret menu as easy as possible, we have also provided full instructions and ingredient lists for each dish.

No matter what you order from the Popeyes secret menu, you’re bound to find a new favorite. Plus, you get the experience of knowing a secret not everyone has uncovered.

Whether you go for loaded fries, a twist on a classic chicken sandwich or biscuits dusted with sugar and cinnamon, you’ll have a delicious time trying anything from this secret menu list. 

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