I am a firm believer in a sweet and salty flavor combination. I’m a huge fan of snacks like chocolate-covered pretzels and caramel corn, and, of course, the most popular sweet and salty combination, chicken and waffles. This dish is iconic because it is not only delicious, but can literally be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and/or dinner. The problem? It can be difficult to find. Thankfully, KFC has given us everything we have dreamed of.
What are the KFC Chicken & Waffles?
On Monday April 28, KFC announced the return of their popular chicken and waffles menu item, a dish that hasn’t been on the menu in five years. This isn’t any ordinary chicken and waffles though. It is made with KFC’s original crispy fried chicken recipe and soft golden brown waffles drizzled with a pearl sugar and sweet maple syrup mixture. The best part: KFC is adding their chicken and waffles back to the menu with a sweet surprise. They will be introducing Strawberry & Créme Pie Poppers. These delicious desserts are made with a light and flaky crust and filled with strawberry and cream filling.
How much are the KFC Chicken & Waffles?
The KFC chicken and waffles menu item can actually be mixed and matched depending on how much you want to order and spend. Options include a $7 Tenders and Waffle Box, which includes three original recipe chicken tenders, a golden brown waffle, and a side of Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup, a $7 Two-Piece Fried Chicken and Waffle Box, which includes a fried chicken drumstick or thigh cooked with the original recipe or extra crispy, and a side of Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup, or a $25 Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box, which includes four pieces of fried chicken or six chicken tenders, 12 chicken nuggets, four waffles, two individual fries, and the choice of four syrups or four dipping sauces. KFC is also offering customers and rewards members double points on KFC.com or on the KFC app when placing $7 or $25 Chicken & Waffles orders.
How do I order the KFC Chicken & Waffles?
Although the menu item only just dropped today, the Chicken & Waffles and Strawberry & Créme Pie Poppers are being offered for a limited time and at participating nationwide KFC locations while supplies last. These items can be ordered anytime during KFC’s open hours and in-store at the counter, at a kiosk, or at the drive-thru. Customers can also place an online order through KFC’s app and website.
What does the internet think about the KFC Chicken & Waffles?
TikTok creator @dub.eats.everything tried the menu item himself. “You got the classy KFC chicken that’s crispy, the soft pillowy waffle in the middle” he said in his video. “I wish there was more maple in this. I wish they dipped the whole waffle in like maple syrup. That would be fire.” Despite this one small critique, he gave it an overall ranking of 8.8 out of 10.