Chick-fil-A Restores Beloved Pea-Free Waffle Fries

Quick Smiles:

• Chick-fil-A quietly removed pea starch from waffle fries.
• Allergy community celebrates safer snacking option.
• Fans eager for classic crispy taste return.

Chick-fil-A has reverted its waffle fries recipe, eliminating the pea starch added in 2024 for longer crispiness.

This change delights enthusiasts and accommodates those with pea allergies, as confirmed on the company website.

Food Allergy Research & Education shared the uplifting update.

“Thank you, Chick-fil-A, for sharing with us that guests with a pea allergy can now enjoy Waffle Potato Fries. Serving the same great-tasting fries, now with no pea starch, is so meaningful to our food allergy community.”

“Chick-fil-A cooks its Waffle Potato Fries in canola oil. The company also uses refined peanut oil, so guests should make choices that feel safest for them based on their individual food allergies.”

“Great news! When will this take place? How soon can we try them out? My daughter had to stop eating them because she had an anaphylactic reaction when they changed to the pea starch and was never able to eat it again after her reaction,” a relieved fan shared.

“This is good news. We didn’t eat there often, but we stopped completely after they added the pea starch to their fries. My son will be happy,” another parent added.

While not fully allergen-free, this thoughtful adjustment invites everyone to savor the improved fries—perfect excuse for a family treat tonight!

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