Chick-fil-A recently announced a change to its Waffle Potato Fries recipe, saying it made a “slight adjustment” to the fries by adding pea starch to the coating. The change - per Chick-fil-A - offers the same great taste while also making the fries “stay crispier, longer.”

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has been catching a little heat online following a “slight” change to one of its most beloved menu items. The waffle fries have a new recipe, and some social media commenters are letting their thoughts be heard. Chick-fil-A announced the recipe change online, disclosing the menu favorite has a new ingredient.

(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A recently announced a change to its beloved Waffle Potato Fries recipe. The popular chain restaurant said it would make “a slight adjustment” to its fries by adding pea starch to the coating, according to the website.

That’s because they are different: Chick-fil-A previously revealed their intention to make a “slight adjustment” to the waffle fries, allowing for them to maintain “the same great taste while also making our Waffle Potato Fries stay crispier, longer.”

Chick-fil-A's "improved" waffle fries have its loyal customers taking aim at the fast food giant. Here's the scoop on the changes to the fan-favorite side.