Perfect Copycat Outback Bloomin Fried Chicken with Signature Bloomin Sauce
This copycat Outback Bloomin Fried Chicken features a juicy and tender pressure cooker cooked chicken with a perfectly crispy flour crust, paired with a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy signature Bloomin sauce. Easy to make with simple ingredients and quick frying, this recipe brings restaurant-quality fried chicken right to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise for creamy base of the sauce
- 2 teaspoons Ketchup to add mild sweetness
- 2 tablespoons Horseradish for that spicy zing
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika to smokey-up the sauce
- 2 cups All-purpose flour as the crispy coating
- 1 cup Buttermilk to help dip and tenderize chicken
- 1 pound Chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thick for even cooking
- Garlic powder spices to build layers of flavor
- Salt spices to build layers of flavor
- Black pepper spices to build layers of flavor
- Cayenne spices to build layers of flavor
- Dried oregano spices to build layers of flavor
- ½ cup Water to thin the buttermilk mix just right
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, and other spices together in a small bowl to make the signature Bloomin sauce. Set aside for dipping.
- In a big bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to make the dry coating mix.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into buttermilk mixed with water. Dip again into the flour mixture for a double coat.
- Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode and heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in the pot. Use a thermometer if available.
- Carefully fry each chicken piece in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on size.
- Lift chicken pieces out and drain on paper towels. Use the float valve and sealing ring for safety while finishing up.
- Serve the fried chicken hot with the signature Bloomin sauce on the side and enjoy the crispy and juicy flavors.
Notes
Serve the fried chicken hot with the signature Bloomin sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in zip-lock bags. Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispiness. Sauce can be made a day ahead for better flavor, and chicken can be marinated overnight in buttermilk mix for tender results.