KFC is slashing potato wedges from the menu across the US, replacing the side with fries. Many customers are furious about the swap, as people take to social media to demand the return of wedges.

Potato wedges at KFC are no more. Instead, customers will have to opt for the fried chicken chain’s new Secret Recipe Fries as a side if they’re craving the potato-based finger food.

"We can confirm that KFC's Secret Recipe Fries (tested last year) are rolling out nationally to replace wedges," a KFC spokesperson told Thrillist in an email on Thursday. "While we know there are ...

A KFC spokesperson confirmed the news to TODAY Food Thursday and said the new fries are becoming a part of the chain's permanent menu at all U.S. locations this week. And in case you were hoping ...

kfc replaced their potato wedges with fries ... y’all just voluntarily threw away the best side? make it make sense — liv 🪐 (@ItsLitLiv) June 5, 2020 Confession of mines is i ate KFC yesterday.

Fried-potato-lovers' prayers have finally been answered. KFC is bringing back the beloved potato wedges the company stopped selling five years ago.

For years, KFC fans have been vocal about their disappointment over the chain’s 2020 decision to replace Potato Wedges with Secret Recipe Fries. Some even launched petitions to bring them back.

KFC is hoping that effort will produce some converts since the brand said it tests nearly 10 different cuts of fries and seasoning combinations before choosing the of course "secret" herbs and spices ...