We tested this against the real thing. The texture is 95% there (the real Bojangles has a commercial flash-freezing process we can't perfectly mimic at home, but this gets dangerously close). However, the flavor is 110% better because you control the spice level.
: After grating the potatoes, place them in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible. This is the secret to achieving a "light crisp". bojangles bo rounds copycat recipe