{"id":2138944,"date":"2025-04-30T15:58:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2138944"},"modified":"2025-04-30T15:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:58:07","slug":"kfc-chicken-and-waffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/kfc-chicken-and-waffles\/","title":{"rendered":"KFC\u2019s Chicken and Waffles Are Back\u2014Here\u2019s Our Honest Review"},"content":{"rendered":"I've been a lifelong fan of KFC. The chain's juicy fried chicken, tangy coleslaw and above-average biscuits<\/a> form the taste of my childhood. When I need an extra comforting meal, look for me at the KFC drive-thru.\r\n\r\nWe all know Colonel Sanders is the grandfather of fast-food fried chicken<\/a>. But can he make a respectable waffle? I doubted it would live up to the hype. However, as a longtime lover of KFC, I had<\/em> to place an order.\r\n

What's the deal with chicken and waffles?<\/h2>\r\n\"KFC\r\n\r\nThis southern staple is a sweet-and-salty indulgence. You can pair KFC's waffles with the chain's fried, bone-in chicken or its Original Recipe Tenders. For my first taste, I ordered waffles with three pieces of KFC's extra crispy signature fried chicken plus an order of Ed Sheeran's go-to fries<\/a> on the side.\r\n\r\nMy order arrived with the chicken and waffles in a box, along with two containers of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.\r\n

Are KFC's chicken and waffles good?<\/h2>\r\nI knew what I was getting into with KFC's chicken, so I first sampled the waffle on its own. This is a Li\u00e8ge-style waffle<\/a>, meaning that it's smaller and denser than a typical waffle. It also has a subtle glaze of pearl sugar that caramelizes, forming a thin crust when cooked. The result couldn't be further from the soggy mush I feared I'd be tasting.\r\n\r\nThe waffle, even when doused with syrup, had a sweet, crispy texture and was so flavorful I could hardly stop eating it. I had to remind myself there was also the chicken to consider.\r\n\r\nBut let's get to the chicken and waffles of it all. It was logistically challenging to arrange a bite of both chicken and waffle, and, admittedly, these bites weren't my favorite. The two flavors cancelled each other out a bit. I recommend alternating bites of chicken and waffles and embracing the messiness of it all. Just be sure to grab extra napkins before you dive in!\r\n\r\nThe whole thing is wonderfully decadent and perfect for Saturday brunch. Fortunately, the KFC near me opens at 10:30 a.m.\r\n

How long are the chicken and waffles at KFC?<\/h2>\r\nKFC hasn't said how long its chicken and waffles will be on the menu. This item first appeared in 2020 and then quickly disappeared for a five-year hiatus, so if you want chicken and waffles, order sooner rather than later.\u00a0While you're there, check out KFC's new Strawberry & Cr\u00e8me Pie Poppers, which just joined Apple Pie Poppers and Cherry Pie Poppers on the dessert menu.\r\n\r\nRelated:\r\n