11-08-2025
KFC Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Side Dish After 5 Years
Another chicken dish is also back on the Points
KFC is bringing back its beloved potato wedges nationwide starting August 18 after a five-year absence.
Hot & Spicy Wings, featuring a bold marinade and double hand-breading for extra crunch, are also returning.
Both items are available for a limited time, with prices and availability varying by Colonel heard fans loud and clear, because KFC is bringing back their most requested side thanks to outcry from loyal customers.
That's right—potato wedges are back on the menu nationwide starting August 18.
'Wedge-lovers, we heard you—and we agree it's been five long years without wedges. But the wait is over,' said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S., in a written release. '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."
Joining wedges on their comeback tour are another fan favorite—KFC's Hot & Spicy Wings.
"The wings pair a spicy marinade with double hand-breading in KFC's signature Extra Crispy flour, offering just the right amount of kick in every satisfying crunch and pairing perfectly with the crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside wedges," a release announcing the news stated.
Prices and participation for the wedges and wings vary by restaurant and are only available while supplies last.
KFC removed potato wedges from their menu in 2020, but brought them back earlier this year for a limited time in five Tampa locations.
"Many factors go into selecting test markets, including representation of national QSR consumer trends for gauging customer feedback," a KFC spokesperson said in an email to Southern Living at the time.
The spokesperson also stated at the time that any plans for a roll-out after the two-week Tampa run would be dependent on how things go during the test launch.
Things must have gone well, because just five months later, consumers nationwide will be able to enjoy this beloved potato product.
"They are one of KFC's most requested menu items," the KFC spokesperson said in March 2025. "Fans have been demanding and petitioning for them to return for five years," the spokesperson stated.
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