Kentucky Fried Chicken — Review by Daym Drops
Hartford, United States — Fast food, Fried chicken
The reviewer tried KFC's new hot and spicy menu items including double crispy hot wings and loaded wedges with spicy ranch sauce. The wings impressed despite their small size with intense flavor and spice that pairs well with the creamy spicy ranch dip. Overall, the reviewer highly praised both items as excellent new additions to KFC's menu.
What was great: New double crispy hot wings described as tiny yet mighty with powerful spice and flavor, loaded wedges with spicy ranch sauce with crispy potato and icicle pickle, the spicy ranch dipping sauce, overall seasoning and crispiness of the wings
What could improve: Wings are very small in size
The Dishes
The main focus of this review centers on KFC's new double crispy hot wings and loaded wedges. The loaded wedges came topped with a drizzle of the new spicy ranch sauce and icicle pickles, creating a tangy and spicy combination. The reviewer described the potato quality as exceptional, with a thick and satisfying texture. The spicy ranch sauce itself was created by taking regular ranch and mixing in a red hot pepper sauce, resulting in a flavorful coating that catches on the tongue rather than burning the back of the throat.
The double crispy hot wings were the real star of the review. Despite being remarkably small in size, the reviewer emphasized that these wings deliver mighty flavor. The wings are heavily seasoned and incredibly spicy, with the reviewer comparing them to McDonald's old Mighty Wings from years past. When dipped in the spicy ranch sauce, the combination creates a balanced flavor profile where the creamy coolness of the ranch tempers the heat while still maintaining significant spiciness.
The Experience
The review took place at a KFC location and was conducted in a casual, enthusiastic manner. The reviewer demonstrated high energy throughout, examining the food closely and providing detailed sensory descriptions of each item. The atmosphere was focused on the food quality rather than the dining environment itself.
Value and Pricing
The loaded wedges were priced at five dollars, which the reviewer considered a good value given the quality and quantity. Specific pricing for the wings was not mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
Tiny yet mighty. That's how I think of KFC's hot wings. They're tiny yet they're mighty.
These wings are a 20 on the money. No stunt. No capillations.
The reviewer also made numerous playful comparisons and used theatrical delivery to emphasize his points, including references to the wings being breakup-level good.
The Verdict
The reviewer gave a glowing recommendation to both items, particularly the new double crispy hot wings and spicy ranch sauce combination. He stated this is now his new go-to order at Kentucky Fried Chicken. The reviewer concluded that KFC put serious effort into these spicy menu items and they absolutely deliver on flavor and heat. This menu is recommended for anyone seeking bold, spicy chicken wings with significant flavor depth.