KFC announces huge change to popular Australian menu item

The fried chicken chain is copping flak after confirming a change to a much-loved boxed meal – as some insist it’s a “national outrage”.

A KFC employee has revealed there’s been a major change to a popular menu item – and Aussies aren’t happy.

The Zinger box had previously contained a Zinger burger, three Wicked Wings, a portion of hot chips, regular potato and gravy, and a drink.

But a staffer at one of the country’s restaurants shared a TikTok video revealing the meal deal had “officially changed”, sparking a public outcry – and the fried chicken experts confirmed it was true.

“Since adding ‘Hot and Crispy’ to our permanent menu, we’ve put a new spin on our Zinger Box, offering it with two pieces of Hot and Crispy instead of three Wicked Wings,” a KFC spokesperson told news.com.au.

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KFC has announced huge change to popular Australian menu item. Picture: TikTok/@KFCSam

The Zinger Box was first revealed to have changed by an employee on TikTok. Picture: TikTok/@KFCSam

“But fear not, Zinger Box fans, you can still get your hands on the classic Zinger Box with three Wicked Wings if that’s the way you swing. Just ask our friendly team or update in the KFC App.”

However, the reassurance from the fast food chain has done little to quell the complaints from disappointed chicken fans, with some describing it as a “national outrage” in the comments section of @KFCSam’s video.

“I swear KFC hates their customers,” one wrote.

“I’m never going to KFC again,” another said.

And a third wrote: “I’m suing.”

However, there were some who welcomed the change, adding the boneless chicken was “superior”.

“The boneless pieces are elite,” one said.

“Best thing you guys have ever done,” someone else wrote.

It now contains two pieces of boneless chicken. Picture: TikTok/@KFCSam

Previously the deal box contained three wings. Picture: TikTok/@KFCSam

But overall, most people said they “liked the Wicked Wings better”, calling on KFC to “change it back”.

“Yep not happy,” one wrote.

“KFC is going the right way about going into liquidation,” another said.

But while Aussies aren’t happy with Colonel Sanders, a Canadian expat who recently moved to Brisbane has called the fast food giant Down Under “insane”.

Matt Breedon and his Aussie partner Jordan moved to Brisbane in September after meeting on Tinder and spending the last two years in Canada together.

The pair document the differences between their cultures online, with Matt taking a starring role since arriving here.

A Canadian expat previously declared Aussie KFC was ‘insane’. Picture: TikTok/@KFCSam

After detailing his first experience with packets of chips, trying different chocolate blocks and of course tucking into some Vegemite on toast, Matt decided to get stuck into some of our local fast food.

“KFC in Australia. Let’s talk about it,” the Canadian states in one the couple’s recent videos, while opening a large takeaway box.

“This was $30. There’s four burgers, two large fries, popcorn chicken and something we do not have in Canada – nuggets.

Matt then proceeds to tuck into a nug, nodding his head in approval before saying: “They’re so good.

“The popcorn chicken has the batter from the KFC chicken tenders in Canada, it’s so much better,” he states, before concluding the food item was “unbelievable”.

Matt was also very impressed with the Australian KFC’s hot chips, which he outrageously called “fries” but we’ll let him off, declaring they have “more salt on” and were “pretty good”.