Popeyes Sides: Full List, Prices & Calories
By Emman · Published · Updated · ~5 min read
Ask a regular and they'll tell you the sides are half the reason to go. Popeyes' Southern lineup runs from crispy Cajun fries and creamy homestyle mac & cheese to mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy, red beans & rice, tangy coleslaw, and those famous buttermilk biscuits. Most come in regular and large. Here's the full list with 2026 prices and calories.
Sides prices & calories
| Side | Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajun Fries | Regular | $3.29 | 270 |
| Cajun Fries | Large | $5.99 | 450 |
| Homestyle Mac & Cheese | Regular | $3.79 | 280 |
| Homestyle Mac & Cheese | Large | $6.99 | 850 |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy | Regular | $3.29 | 110 |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy | Large | $5.99 | 330 |
| Red Beans & Rice | Regular | $3.29 | 250 |
| Red Beans & Rice | Large | $5.99 | 610 |
| Coleslaw | Regular | $3.29 | 140 |
| Coleslaw | Large | $5.99 | 420 |
| Fried Pickles | Regular | $3.99 | 370 |
| Cheese Bites | Regular | $3.99 | 560 |
| Hash Brown | Regular | $3.99 | 275 |
| Cajun Hash Brown | Regular | $4.49 | 327 |
| Buttermilk Biscuit | Each | $1.19 | 210 |
| Cajun Gravy (side) | — | $0.99 | 130 |
| Jalapeño Peppers | — | $0.59 | 2 |
Best sides ranked by calories
The lightest choices are mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy (110 cal regular) and coleslaw (140 cal). The richest are large mac & cheese (850 cal) and large red beans & rice (610 cal). A single biscuit is a modest 210. Balancing a fried entrée with a lighter side keeps the whole meal in check.
What to pair with what
- Chicken sandwich → Cajun fries
- Signature chicken → red beans & rice or mac & cheese + a biscuit
- Tenders → mac & cheese for dunking
- Seafood → coleslaw or mashed potatoes
Build a full meal on the combo meals page.
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