Chick-fil-A Faces Backlash Over Waffle Fry Recipe Change

The fast-food chain added pea starch to its fries for longer crispiness, but customers report dissatisfaction with the new taste and texture.

Chick-fil-A updated its waffle fry recipe by adding pea starch to improve crispiness, claiming it maintains the same flavor.
Many customers have criticized the new fries as dry, grainy, and lacking flavor, with some urging the company to revert to the original recipe.
The addition of pea starch has raised concerns for individuals with pea or legume allergies, although Chick-fil-A states the recipe avoids the nine major allergens.
Influencer Daryl-Ann Denner and numerous social media users have voiced frustration, with some saying they no longer order the fries due to the change.
Chick-fil-A has previously made notable menu adjustments, including changes to its chicken sourcing policies, which also drew mixed reactions from customers.