Chick-fil-A Faces Backlash Over New Waffle Fries Recipe

The updated recipe, designed to keep fries crispier for longer, has drawn mixed reactions from customers and introduced pea starch as a key ingredient.

Chick-fil-A has made a slight adjustment to its waffle fries recipe, incorporating pea starch to improve crispness and shelf life.
The change has been met with mixed reactions, with many customers criticizing the new texture and taste as less appealing than the original.
Social media users and food reviewers have described the new fries as grainy, bland, and rubbery, while some appreciate their improved crispness during transport.
The updated recipe does not contain any of the nine major allergens, but the use of pea starch has raised concerns among individuals with pea allergies.
This follows other recent controversies for the chain, including its decision to relax its commitment to antibiotic-free chicken due to supply challenges.