13 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 secret menu has something for everyone. From twists on regular menu favorites to completely new creations, the Popeyes secret menu items are sure to become your new go-to orders.
Never ordered from a secret menu? Don’t worry, it’s as easy as knowing what you want and asking for it 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 for 13 Popeyes secret menu items and how to order them.
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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 lof of the staff will know secret menu orders by name). Instead, the secret menu hacks have been developed by people experimenting with combining available menu items and discovering 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 twist on the classic sandwich, simply add Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce to a 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.
2. Chicken Ranch Sandwich
Similar to the Blackened Ranch Chicken Sandwich, the Chicken Ranch Sandwich is an item on the Popeyes secret menu that is easy to order. Just get your favorite chicken sandwich, without any mayonnaise, and order a side of ranch to use as a condiment instead. The result is a twist on the classic sandwich with an elevated flavor profile.
3. Coleslaw Chicken Sandwich
This secret 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.
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 tacos by taking apart a chicken sandwich, tearing the chicken in two, folding up the two buns taco-style and stuffing the chicken back into the bun. You can ask for this by name, but it's best to order a regular chicken sandwich and turn it into 'tacos' yourself.
5. Chicken Biscuit
This Popeyes secret menu item is pretty easy to order and super delicious, especially for breakfast or a mid-morning pick-me-up. To get it, order chicken tenders with a side of biscuits and combine the two into a sandwich. Pick 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.
6. Naked Chicken
A great Popeyes secret menu option for keto or low-carb eaters, the Naked Chicken is simply Popeyes chicken tenders without the breading. Since this item used to be on the actual menu, it’s not too difficult to order and is made with the same flavors and seasoning as their regular tenders, meaning they’re just as delicious but with fewer carbs.
Other Popeyes Secret Menu Items
7. Cajun Gravy Fries
Another deceptively 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 secret menu item covered below) over the gravy-coated fries. This flavored-packed dish is one you won’t believe you didn’t think of sooner.
8. Sweet and Spicy Red Beans and Rice
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, dump them into your red beans and rice and mix it all up to create a completely new dish that really packs a salty-sweet punch.
9. Cajun Sparkle Seasoning
A secret blend of seasonings and spices, Cajun Sparkle Seasoning is one of the most popular items on the Popeyes secret menu. Ask an employee for some (they should know it by name, despite not being on the official menu) when you order and you can sprinkle it on just about anything. You can even add it to a signature dip to get an extra burst of flavor.
10. 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 dessert that’s perfect to end your meal with.
11. Girl Dinner
Made popular on social media, a “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 it is a unique way of ordering, the Popeyes Girl Dinner involves ordering a collection of sides, such as biscuits, mashed potatoes, french fries and coleslaw, and enjoying them together instead of with a traditional main course like fried chicken.
12. 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, the Cajun Turkey is sure to be a hit on any holiday table, just make sure to call ahead to be certain this fan-favorite is available at your location.
13. Gravy Dip
One of the most simple 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!
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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