For years, KFC’s crispy, golden potato wedges were an absolute staple. They weren’t just a side—they were a whole experience. The perfect balance of crunch and fluff, seasoned to perfection, and best enjoyed dipped in a side of gravy (or straight out of the box while driving home). Then, in 2020, in a bid to simplify their menu, KFC did the unthinkable.
They ditched the wedges.
In their place? The “Secret Recipe Fries.” Now, no disrespect to those fries—they’re fine. But fine doesn’t replace an icon. Fans weren’t happy, and they made that very clear. For years, social media was flooded with pleas, petitions, and dramatic declarations like, “I’ll never eat at KFC again until they bring back the wedges.”
Well, wedge lovers, it’s time to rejoice (kind of). KFC is testing the return of their famous potato wedges—at least in one lucky city.
Where Can You Get KFC Potato Wedges?
Before you sprint to your nearest KFC, there’s a catch. Right now, KFC is bringing back wedges for a limited-time test run in five locations in Tampa, Florida. If you happen to be in the area, here’s where you can get them:
- 1605 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa
- 770 34th Street N., St. Petersburg
- 4402 W. Gandy Boulevard, Tampa
- 3105 Havendale Boulevard, Auburndale
- 1492 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow
For everyone else? It’s a waiting game. KFC is testing the waters to see if fans are still as obsessed with wedges as they were before. If the demand is high enough, they just might make a nationwide comeback.
Why Did KFC Get Rid of the Wedges in the First Place?
Good question. Back in 2020, KFC decided to shake things up. They introduced their Secret Recipe Fries, claiming they were more in line with what customers wanted. The idea was to compete with McDonald’s and Wendy’s by offering more traditional fast-food fries.
But let’s be real—no one went to KFC for traditional fries. They went for those thick, crispy, perfectly seasoned wedges.
The Internet Reacts: ‘Should Have Never Got Rid of Them’
As soon as word got out that wedges were making a test-run return, social media exploded. People who had spent the last few years mourning their loss took to Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter to express their excitement (and frustration that they aren’t available everywhere yet).
Clearly, the wedge love runs deep.
Will KFC Bring Back Wedges Everywhere?
Right now, it all depends on how this test run goes. If Tampa’s KFC locations sell out of wedges every day (which, honestly, seems likely), then there’s a solid chance we’ll see them make a nationwide return. If not? Well, let’s just say we’ll be back to tweeting angrily at KFC until they listen.
For now, all we can do is wait—and maybe plan a road trip to Tampa.
