KFC has had numerous menu changes during its over 70-year history, and many still do not sit well with longtime fans.
From Potato Wedges to Honey BBQ Wings, many KFC favorites have been discontinued over the years.
Here are five KFC removals that still rankle chicken fans across the country.
1. WEDGES
Unlike most fast food franchises, KFC did not have your typical thin french fries for a side.
Instead, they had potato wedges: large, crispy potato chunks that retained the skin of the potato.
The wedges debuted in the early 90s and became another starchy option for KFC eaters to pair with their meal beside the usual mashed potatoes and gravy.
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Yet, in 2020, KFC swapped out the wedges for seasoned, shoestring fries.
The change has not sat well with all fans.
"Now idk who the hell told KFC to switch to fries instead of wedges but they need to take that off the menu," one user griped on Twitter.
"Kfc had no business taking potato wedges off the menu smh," said another.
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2. HONEY BBQ WINGS
In the early 2000s, KFC came out with a line of Honey BBQ flavored wings, an instant hit with fans.
Yet, the wings never became a permanent menu item, as they only made brief reappearances over the next two decades.
However, there is still a vocal contingent of fans who clamor for the wings' permanent return.
Bring Back Honey Barbeque Wings at KFC is a Facebook page with more than 1,500 followers.
3. GRILLED CHICKEN
In the late 2000s, KFC had another interesting addition: grilled chicken.
The move was to accommodate more health-conscious customers but never sold well enough to become a staple, according to a Reddit poster who claimed to have worked at the chain.
"We stopped selling grilled chicken because it didn't sell enough and didn't hold as long as the fried stuff," the poster claimed.
Yet, the chicken still has its fans.
"Hear me out… please consider bringing grilled chicken back," one user tweeted at KFC.
4. LITTLE BUCKET PARFAIT
While KFC is not know for its sweet treats, it does offer a limited dessert menu.
And until 2012, it offered what was called a "Little Bucket Parfait."
The parfait included crushed graham cracker and chocolate.
And fans are still annoyed that it's no longer on the menu.
There is currently a Change.org petition to "Bring back the Little Bucket Parfaits at KFC."
So far, it has 2,790 signatures, including two in the last day.
5. POPCORN CHICKEN COMBO
Just last month, many fans were outraged on reports that KFC was removing its popcorn chicken from the menu to make room for new items.
"NO WAIT WHAT NONONONONO," one Twitter user exclaimed upon hearing the rumor.
It turns out, the news is only partially true.
While the Popcorn chicken combo option has been bumped from the menu, popcorn chicken as a side will still be sold at many locations, according to a report from Tasting Tables.
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Check out the new offerings from Taco Bell.
And read about the return of a popular McDonald's chicken sandwich.
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