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Notice a taste difference in the Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries?

The new ingredient added to the fries is meant to make them stay ‘crispier, longer,’ the company says

Chick-fil-A said the fast-food restaurant made a “slight adjustment” to the Waffle Potato Fries recipe to make them stay crispier, longer. (Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

The famous waffle potato fries at Chick-fil-A upgraded — have you noticed?

The fast-food restaurant made a “slight adjustment” to the waffle potato fries recipe to make them stay “crispier, longer,” Chick-fil-A announced.

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Pea starch is the new ingredient in the waffle fries.

Chick-fil-A waffle potato fries (Image courtesy of Chick-fil-A)

The starch is a non-GMO, non-allergenic and gluten-free ingredient, according to American Key Food Products. Pea starch is an ideal ingredient for food products that require a short, elastic texture, such as glass noodles or gummy confectionaries.

The new recipe has captured attention across the nation.

Several people have commented on Chick-fil-A’s Instagram account to express their disdain change.

“Please bring back the old fries! The new ones aren’t good, 😕” an Instagram user wrote.

Another user said, “CFA, I love you more than anyone. You can do no wrong. Except the fries. Please put them back. 🫶🏼”


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Madalynn Lambert is a Content Gatherer at KSAT-12. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2024 with a degree in journalism and minors in global and science communication.

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