KFC revives potato wedges and hot wings by overwhelming demand
KFC is answering fans' calls with the return of two beloved items.
The fast food chain announced Monday that its popular Potato Wedges and top-rated Hot & Spicy Wings will be back by overwhelming demand starting Aug. 18 at KFC locations nationwide, according to a press release.
Potato Wedges, introduced in the mid-1990s and a fan favorite through the late 1990s and early 2000s, were controversially discontinued in 2020. After five years, they're making a highly anticipated comeback.
Meanwhile, Hot & Spicy Wings, known for their spicy marinade and double hand-breading in KFC's signature Extra Crispy flour, are returning after nearly two years. Both items will be available while supplies last.
In a statement, KFC U.S. President Catherine Tan-Gillespie explained that the return of the Potato Wedges is a direct result of customer feedback.
"Wedge-lovers, we heard you -- and we agree it's been five long years without wedges. But the wait is over," she said. "This isn't just a nostalgic nod. It's an example of how we're turning feedback into action as we chart our Kentucky Fried Comeback, a bold, brand-wide rally to give people more reasons to fall in love with us all over again."
Customers can enjoy the wedges on their own, swap any side for wedges, or try the new six-piece Wings & Wedges combo, which includes a medium drink. For fry lovers, Secret Recipe Fries will still be available, the press release stated.
Additionally, with back-to-school routines starting and football season kicking off, KFC is serving up several other crave-worthy deals:
- $3.99 KFC Chicken Sandwich: An Extra Crispy chicken filet on a toasted brioche bun with pickles and mayo or spicy mayo (available starting Aug. 18).
- $20 Wings & Wedges Fan Favorites Box: This box comes with 10 Hot & Spicy Wings, 12 Chicken Nuggets, Potato Wedges, four biscuits and four dipping sauces (available starting Aug. 18).
- 20 Wings for $20: Twenty Hot & Spicy Wings and four dipping sauces for just $20 (available starting Sept. 4 -- KFC digital exclusive).
- $10 Tuesdays: Get eight pieces of classic fried chicken or Original Recipe Tenders for just $10 every Tuesday.
