KFC fries

Pull2Open · 30-07-2014, 13:41

Been out on the road a lot this week so treated myself to a rare lunch a couple of times. Monday Burger King (whopper and fries) which wad delicious, and today a KFC. But wtf has happened to their fries. They taste absolutely horrible. They are like warm and soggy.

anyone else had this experience or have i just been unlucky?

davelovesleeds · 30-07-2014, 14:08

I had some KFC with fries at the KFC at the White Rose Shopping Centre, normally one of the better ones, but the fries were awful I agree, yes warm, not hot, and not crispy at all like they use to be. Don't go to KFC that much these days and have been disappointed the last few times.

Went to one in Manchester a few months ago and some of the chicken was very greasy and some very dry as though it had been double fried at least.

Had bougth it and driven a short distance before eating it

Tony Tiger · 30-07-2014, 15:18

I'm not a regular patron of theirs but I've been a few times over the years and never not had chips that were limp and lukewarm. I assumed that was just their poor standard.

pearlsandplums · 30-07-2014, 15:54

Their fries are just there as gravy shovels (for me at least)

Pull2Open · 30-07-2014, 15:59

Burger King fries on the other hand were delicious, not under done, were crispy and golden brown.

spotty_cat · 30-07-2014, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pull2Open

Been out on the road a lot this week so treated myself to a rare lunch a couple of times. Monday Burger King (whopper and fries) which wad delicious, and today a KFC. But wtf has happened to their fries. They taste absolutely horrible. They are like warm and soggy.

anyone else had this experience or have i just been unlucky?

I can't stand them as they are soggy and "old" tasting. McDonalds are much nicer.

orangebird · 30-07-2014, 18:32

KFC have never done nice fries. You've not been unlucky, sounds pretty standard to me.

degsyhufc · 30-07-2014, 19:27

The local KFC changed their chips around a year back. They used to be thin cut chips, or thick fries, but now they are just the same as McD.

I don't go their often so couldn't really say about the quality. The first time I had them they seemed ok.

walterwhite · 31-07-2014, 13:11

They are pretty rank. They don't even put salt on them anymore.

Pumping Iron · 31-07-2014, 14:46

Maybe it varies from store to store, but the last couple of times I have had KFC the fries have been noticeably better than they used to be.

happy-camper · 03-08-2014, 16:58

KFC's chips have always been rotten IMO, its like they are undercooked or something, just warm and soggy as mentioned. McDonalds do the best fries in my opinion, always nice and crispy.

AxeVictim · 03-08-2014, 17:15

Stodgy and dry, Mccains micro chips are better.

degsyhufc · 03-08-2014, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

The local KFC changed their chips around a year back. They used to be thin cut chips, or thick fries, but now they are just the same as McD.

I don't go their often so couldn't really say about the quality. The first time I had them they seemed ok.

Just a question. Are people's local KFC using the fries that are like McD fries or the old style thicker ones?

https://www.facebook.com/KFC.uk/posts/10151370240142647

funlovingirl · 05-08-2014, 17:15

KFC in my area do better fries than MacDonalds. At least you can taste the potato in them and they re always crisp and dry, Unlike MacDonalds which are sometimes lukewarm or even cold.

ericos · 06-08-2014, 01:00

As above, dont have them often but have alway been thin, crisp, dry & red hot - and thats after driving home with them about 3 miles. Must depend which shop I suppose.

Jambo_c · 06-08-2014, 11:16

It must depend on the shop. Our local one was advertising "new improved" fries a while ago and they were a lot better and crispier.

The shops definitely vary. A while back I was in one and my mate asked for one of the special limited edition things they advertise on TV and he was told that this particular shop can't do them because this particular thing has to be freshly breaded and this store gets everything in pre-breaded and frozen.

degsyhufc · 06-08-2014, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambo_c

It must depend on the shop. Our local one was advertising "new improved" fries a while ago and they were a lot better and crispier.

The shops definitely vary. A while back I was in one and my mate asked for one of the special limited edition things they advertise on TV and he was told that this particular shop can't do them because this particular thing has to be freshly breaded and this store gets everything in pre-breaded and frozen.

Hmmm.... their adverts were all about fresh chicken being delivered. Saying that I haven't seen them on telly for a while. I wonder if advertsing standards got involved or they're just breaking their own rules.

Jambo_c · 06-08-2014, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Hmmm.... their adverts were all about fresh chicken being delivered. Saying that I haven't seen them on telly for a while. I wonder if advertsing standards got involved or they're just breaking their own rules.

I thought this at the time although I've not seen an ad in a while either. I think they're franchises so will vary in some aspects but the lass who told us said it was delivered frozen and presumably they all get stuff delivered from a central KFC supplier. I've no reason to disbelieve her though and it would make sense as to why some don't do certain things.

degsyhufc · 06-08-2014, 19:29

I wonder if they meant only for the chicken pieces? A bit of dodgy advertising if so.

30-07-2014, 13:41	#1
Pull2Open Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Id Posts: 12,246	KFC fries Been out on the road a lot this week so treated myself to a rare lunch a couple of times. Monday Burger King (whopper and fries) which wad delicious, and today a KFC. But wtf has happened to their fries. They taste absolutely horrible. They are like warm and soggy. anyone else had this experience or have i just been unlucky?

30-07-2014, 14:08	#2
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	I had some KFC with fries at the KFC at the White Rose Shopping Centre, normally one of the better ones, but the fries were awful I agree, yes warm, not hot, and not crispy at all like they use to be. Don't go to KFC that much these days and have been disappointed the last few times. Went to one in Manchester a few months ago and some of the chicken was very greasy and some very dry as though it had been double fried at least. Had bougth it and driven a short distance before eating it

30-07-2014, 15:18	#3
Tony Tiger Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,143	I'm not a regular patron of theirs but I've been a few times over the years and never not had chips that were limp and lukewarm. I assumed that was just their poor standard.

30-07-2014, 15:54	#4
pearlsandplums Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,490	Their fries are just there as gravy shovels (for me at least)

30-07-2014, 15:59	#5
Pull2Open Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Id Posts: 12,246	Burger King fries on the other hand were delicious, not under done, were crispy and golden brown.

30-07-2014, 18:09	#6
spotty_cat Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 540	Quote: Originally Posted by Pull2Open Been out on the road a lot this week so treated myself to a rare lunch a couple of times. Monday Burger King (whopper and fries) which wad delicious, and today a KFC. But wtf has happened to their fries. They taste absolutely horrible. They are like warm and soggy. anyone else had this experience or have i just been unlucky? I can't stand them as they are soggy and "old" tasting. McDonalds are much nicer.

30-07-2014, 18:32	#7
orangebird Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,695	KFC have never done nice fries. You've not been unlucky, sounds pretty standard to me.

30-07-2014, 19:27	#8
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	The local KFC changed their chips around a year back. They used to be thin cut chips, or thick fries, but now they are just the same as McD. I don't go their often so couldn't really say about the quality. The first time I had them they seemed ok.

31-07-2014, 13:11	#9
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	They are pretty rank. They don't even put salt on them anymore.

31-07-2014, 14:46	#10
Pumping Iron Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22,988	Maybe it varies from store to store, but the last couple of times I have had KFC the fries have been noticeably better than they used to be.

03-08-2014, 16:58	#11
happy-camper Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 963	KFC's chips have always been rotten IMO, its like they are undercooked or something, just warm and soggy as mentioned. McDonalds do the best fries in my opinion, always nice and crispy.

03-08-2014, 17:15	#12
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Stodgy and dry, Mccains micro chips are better.

03-08-2014, 17:21	#13
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc The local KFC changed their chips around a year back. They used to be thin cut chips, or thick fries, but now they are just the same as McD. I don't go their often so couldn't really say about the quality. The first time I had them they seemed ok. Just a question. Are people's local KFC using the fries that are like McD fries or the old style thicker ones? https://www.facebook.com/KFC.uk/posts/10151370240142647

05-08-2014, 17:15	#14
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	KFC in my area do better fries than MacDonalds. At least you can taste the potato in them and they re always crisp and dry, Unlike MacDonalds which are sometimes lukewarm or even cold.

06-08-2014, 01:00	#15
ericos Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Royston Vasey Posts: 1,748	As above, dont have them often but have alway been thin, crisp, dry & red hot - and thats after driving home with them about 3 miles. Must depend which shop I suppose.

06-08-2014, 11:16	#16
Jambo_c Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,721	It must depend on the shop. Our local one was advertising "new improved" fries a while ago and they were a lot better and crispier. The shops definitely vary. A while back I was in one and my mate asked for one of the special limited edition things they advertise on TV and he was told that this particular shop can't do them because this particular thing has to be freshly breaded and this store gets everything in pre-breaded and frozen.

06-08-2014, 17:44	#17
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Jambo_c It must depend on the shop. Our local one was advertising "new improved" fries a while ago and they were a lot better and crispier. The shops definitely vary. A while back I was in one and my mate asked for one of the special limited edition things they advertise on TV and he was told that this particular shop can't do them because this particular thing has to be freshly breaded and this store gets everything in pre-breaded and frozen. Hmmm.... their adverts were all about fresh chicken being delivered. Saying that I haven't seen them on telly for a while. I wonder if advertsing standards got involved or they're just breaking their own rules.

06-08-2014, 19:22	#18
Jambo_c Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,721	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Hmmm.... their adverts were all about fresh chicken being delivered. Saying that I haven't seen them on telly for a while. I wonder if advertsing standards got involved or they're just breaking their own rules. I thought this at the time although I've not seen an ad in a while either. I think they're franchises so will vary in some aspects but the lass who told us said it was delivered frozen and presumably they all get stuff delivered from a central KFC supplier. I've no reason to disbelieve her though and it would make sense as to why some don't do certain things.

06-08-2014, 19:29	#19
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I wonder if they meant only for the chicken pieces? A bit of dodgy advertising if so.

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