KFC brings back potato wedges nationwide after five-year absence

KFC announced it will bring back potato wedges nationwide on August 18 after a five-year absence. The company said the decision follows strong customer demand and feedback during a limited test earlier this year.

“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 US, in a written statement. “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.”

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Joining potato wedges on the national menu are KFC’s Hot & Spicy Wings. According to the company, the wings are prepared with a spicy marinade and double hand-breading in KFC’s Extra Crispy flour, offering “just the right amount of kick” and pairing with the “crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside wedges.”

Prices and participation for both menu items will vary by location, and the products will be available while supplies last.

KFC removed potato wedges from its US menu in 2020. Earlier this year, the company reintroduced them for a two-week test in five Tampa, Florida, restaurants. “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 company said any nationwide rollout would depend on the success of the Tampa test. In March 2025, a KFC spokesperson said potato wedges were among the chain’s most requested items. “Fans have been demanding and petitioning for them to return for five years,” the spokesperson stated.