KFC Brought Back Its Cult-Favorite Potato Wedges—Here’s a Food Editor’s First-Time Taste

For the uninitiated, the potato wedges are thick-cut, about three or four times the width of your average chain fry. This makes them famously fluffy on the inside with a crisp exterior. They’re meant to be dunked in KFC’s signature gravy or Comeback Sauce, but ketchup (or nothing) will do just fine. And in case you need more convincing, they just hit menus alongside a new chicken wing deal, which allows fans to score five spicy wings and a side of potato wedges for $7 (price varies by location).

This was my first time tasting them, so I wasn’t sure if they’d be worth the hype. That said, they met all my expectations. The seasoning wasn’t overwhelmingly savory or salty, but cozy, black pepper-y and rustic. They sort of reminded me of these baked fries dusted in steak seasoning that my mom used to make for me and my sister when we were kids. They have a very homestyle flavor that gives Boston Market more than straight-up fast food.

As for the texture, it was the best part. The inside was as fluffy and tender as fans say, with a slight crisp at the edges that still delivered fry-like crunch. I also appreciated the skin-on cut, as it added color, modest earthiness and additional crispness. TBH, they don’t need a dipping sauce…and I see why the potato wedge hive is so stoked for their revival.