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KFC brings back chicken and waffles, introduces new dessert: When you can get new items

KFC brings back chicken and waffles, introduces new dessert: When you can get new items

USA Today28-04-2025

KFC brings back chicken and waffles, introduces new dessert: When you can get new items
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Chicken and waffles are back at KFC.
The fast food chicken chain announced April 28 it is bringing back the popular menu item for the first time in five years. The Chicken & Waffles features original recipe fried chicken paired with thick, golden brown waffles with pockets of pearl sugar paired with sweet syrup, the company said in a news release.
Additionally, KFC is introducing Strawberry & Créme Pie Poppers with strawberry and cream filling in a flaky crust as a new dessert option.
Both items are available beginning April 28, according to KFC, and the chain is offering deals for customers who want to try them:
$7 Tenders and Waffle Box: Three juicy and crispy Original Recipe Tenders, a Liége-style waffle and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.
Three juicy and crispy Original Recipe Tenders, a Liége-style waffle and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. $7 Two-Piece Fried Chicken and Waffle Box: Two pieces of juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh), in your choice of Original Recipe or Extra Crispy, a Liége-style waffle and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.
Two pieces of juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh), in your choice of Original Recipe or Extra Crispy, a Liége-style waffle and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. $25 Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box: Four pieces of fried chicken (or six tenders), 12 KFC Nuggets, four Liége-style waffles, two individual fries and your choice of four syrups or dipping sauces.
Four pieces of fried chicken (or six tenders), 12 KFC Nuggets, four Liége-style waffles, two individual fries and your choice of four syrups or dipping sauces. Double points on Chicken & Waffles orders: Get double points on KFC.com or the KFC app when ordering the $7 or $25 Chicken & Waffles orders via KFC Rewards.
Get double points on KFC.com or the KFC app when ordering the $7 or $25 Chicken & Waffles orders via KFC Rewards. BOGO 8-piece Chicken Bucket or 8-piece Tenders: New KFC Reward Members can snag this deal.
New KFC Reward Members can snag this deal. $10 Tuesday with Tenders: On Tuesday only, choose from eight Original Recipe tenders, plus four dipping sauces or eight pieces of classic fried chicken for only $10.
"We believe Chicken & Waffles is an American icon. Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried secret recipe chicken, paired with sweet, golden waffles and gooey syrup—it's bold, it's delicious, and it's back on our menu just in time for Mother's Day!" said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S., in a news release on April 28.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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