Have you ever wanted to try to make the KFC Coleslaw at home. Try this tasty KFC Coleslaw copycat recipe! Made with fresh ingredients, it is the perfect side dish.
Kentucky Fried Chicken is one of the most popular restaurants on the planet. Today we are introducing a super easy copycat KFC coleslaw recipe that is great for a summer bbq. This easy recipe will be one your new favorite things to make!
Don’t worry you won’t need a food processor for this easy dish. You can even use a pre made coleslaw mix! You can also make this homemade coleslaw recipe with your own cabbage (and a few secret ingredients!).
This recipe is great for family gatherings, it whips up super easy in your own kitchen and it tastes just like the real thing! This famous coleslaw is a restaurant favorite and it always gets rave reviews! I love the potato wedges and the mashed potatoes too, personally.
What ingredients are needed for this original KFC coleslaw?
Ingredient Listing:
- 8 Cups Shredded Slaw Mix/Cabbage
- 1 Small Onion (Diced)
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
For this recipe you won’t be using miracle whip for this authentic recipe. This delicious coleslaw is made with lemon juice, crunchy cabbage and the dressing tastes like KFC’s coleslaw.
For the best results follow these simple steps for this KFC easy coleslaw. This recipe is awesome for summer potlucks and/or a backyard bbq. This is a great recipe with a creamy dressing that mimics the kfc flavor perfectly! The coleslaw texture brings the whole thing together for such a good flavorful side dish.
If you want to keep the leftovers be sure to store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
This is the best coleslaw recipe that you will ever make! It’s one of those KFC original recipes that you can’t live without.
Enjoy and let me know how much you love it. If you make it, be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see!

Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe - The Perfect Side Dish
This KFC copycat coleslaw recipe is so good and tastes just like the original!
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Shredded Slaw Mix/Cabbage
- 1 Small Onion (Diced)
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix slaw mix with the diced onion.
- In a second bowl, whisk the rest of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the slaw mix.
- Toss together.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 491Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 29gCholesterol 24mgSodium 882mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 5gSugar 30gProtein 3g
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Tuesday 10th of January 2023
I made a few changes due to lack of ingredients: No sugar or lemon b/c as I remember it was tart or sweet to me. White wine vinegar instead of white vinegar and almond milk (vanilla & unsweetened) instead of milk. I also used light Mayo, it turned out exactly as I remembered it