Welcome to Popeyes Sides Menu where flavors comfort your taste buds just like a lost son meets his mom after years. Popeyes is famous for its chicken with an iconic tagline, “Love that Chicken from Popeyes”. Imagine what’s chicken without its authentic sidekicks? Maybe a lead actor with no supporting cast. A movie with no popcorn. A Popeyes meal without its sides is like…well, I can’t even imagine such things.

What’s on the Popeyes Sides Menu?

From cheesy delights to spicy surprises, Popeyes sides bring the party to your plate. Here is all the star cast of Popeyes sides menu.

Homestyle Mac & Cheese

Oh, mac & cheese. The comfort food that feels like a warm hug from Grandma. Made with butter and cream, topped with shredded cheese and baked until golden brown. The mushy and brittle pasta with a layer of film on the top make the Popeyes mac and cheese unconquered warrior of the battlefield. Moreover, the sauce is infinitely cheesy making your taste buds dance on their toes.

Fun Fact: Everyday, 2 million mac and cheese boxes are sold in the United States. In 2022, Popeyes opened 180 unit outside the North America, a nearly 7x increase above 2017.

Cajun Fries

Crispy seasoned Popeyes Cajun fries that once you try, regular fries will seem…bland. One bite of these Popeyes Cajun Fries, and you will be hooked for life. Pair with Popeyes sandwiches or wings, its there to skyrocket your taste experience.

Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy

Buttery mashed potatoes topped with iconic Cajun gravy. If comfort food had a mascot, this would be it. The Cajun influence in the gravy adds a unique depth, with hints of garlic, onion, and a mild kick of spice, making it a flavorful addition to any Popeyes meal.

Red Beans & Rice

The most popular side of Popeyes sides menu because of its light in calories and perfect for individuals with healthy lifestyle. It was traditionally a Monday dish in Louisiana, because it cooked slowly while people did laundry. Now, it’s a daily delight.

Coleslaw

A crispy and tangy cabbage and carrot coleslaw. A little sweet and a whole lot refreshing. unlike other coleslaw, that lean too heavily on the vinegar, Popeyes’ version has a balanced, slightly sweet taste with just the right amount of tang.

Biscuits

Warm buttery biscuits that most of the Popeyes meals have altogether. These golden-brown, flaky biscuits are known for their buttery flavor, slightly crisp exterior, and soft, fluffy interior. Pair it with Popeyes Chicken, Tenders, or Seafood to enjoy a quick, satisfying snack.

Fun Fact: Popeyes sells 300 million biscuits a year. That’s almost one for every American, so no excuses not to try one.

Jalapeno Pepper

For those who like it hot. Unlike typical fast-food sides, these spicy peppers are served whole, allowing you to bite into them for an intense burst of flavor. Squeeze the juices over your chicken or biscuits for extra flavor or Chop them up and mix with mashed potatoes or coleslaw for a fiery twist.

Nutritional Information

Eating at Popeyes doesn’t have to mean throwing nutrition out the window. So let’s have a look at the Popeyes sides, calories and nutrition.

Per Serving	Mac & Cheese	Cajun Fries (R)	Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy	Red Beans & Rice	Coleslaw	Biscuits	Jalapeno pepper
Calories	280 Cal	270 Cal	110 Cal	250 Cal	140 Cal	210 Cal	2 Cal
Fat	21 g	14 g	4 g	16 g	10 g	13 g	0 g
Sat. Fat	21 g	5 g	2 g	5 g	2 g	6 g	0 g
Trans Fat	0.5 g	1 g	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	60 mg	5 mg	5 mg	15 mg	5 mg	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	510 mg	590 mg	590 mg	610 mg	190 mg	440 mg	170 mg
Carbs	16 g	33 g	18 g	22 g	12 g	20 g	0 g
Fiber	0 g	3 g	1 g	6 g	1 g	1 g	0 g
Sugar	3 g	0 g	1 g	0 g	9 g	1 g	0 g
Proteins	11 g	4 g	3 g	8 g	1 g	3 g	0 g

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