KFC brings back ‘most requested menu item’ alongside new burger

The fast-food giant has revealed one of its most popular burgers will be served in Australian restaurants again after huge demand.

Social media has been abuzz with rumours that one of KFC’s most popular menu items is returning to Australia for the first time since 2021 — and now it’s been confirmed the speculation is true.

The Double, a limited-edition burger featuring two Original Crispy fillets used in place of regular sandwich bread, first hit Australian shores in 2011, instantly earning cult-status among chicken fans.

There have been several variations since, such as Zinger Mozzarella Double, the Zinger Tower Double and the Pizza Double.

Now, three Double burgers are about to hit Australian KFC menus from June 11, and will be available until July 8.

KFC is releasing a limited edition Waffle Double burger from June 11. Picture: Supplied

Perhaps one of the most controversial variations of the famous burger is the new Waffle Double which is hitting KFC stores around the country for the first time.

It features the brekkie item, bacon and smokey maple mayonnaise sandwiched between two fillets of the new Original Crispy chicken.

The Original Double and Zinger Double are also coming back to the Colonel’s restaurants around the country.

Customers are able to snap up the burgers on their own, as part of a combo or a box.

“As one of our most requested menu items, we’re excited to bring back the iconic Double, this time with a sweet new twist,” Tami Cunningham, the chief marketing officer at KFC, said.

“We’re sure fans will be rushing in to get their hands on the new Waffle Double and Original Double, alongside the returning Zinger Double. This triple Double threat won’t be hanging around forever though, so mark the date in the calendar and get amongst it.”

The Original Double and Zinger Double are also coming back for a limited time.

The Double range is available in store and for delivery via the KFC app.

It comes after KFC hosted a pop-up restaurant last month to celebrate the arrival of a new permanent menu item.

Three new burgers, the ‘Original Crispy’, the ‘Original Crispy Cheese and Bacon’ and the ‘Original Crispy Stacker’, were made available year round last month.

The burgers were crafted by the brand’s chefs to feature a swirl of creamy mayonnaise on top of a succulent, juicy, Original Crispy chicken fillet.

It’s crispy status comes from a double cooking technique that gives it extra crunch.