To solve the problem, Chick-fil-A has deployed a new ingredient: pea starch. The ingredient is famous for creating a thin coating when fried as well as reducing oil absorption. This all helps things to stay crispy and moist.

In fact, waffle fries are the chain’s most popular menu item. Crispy, golden and bursting with seasoning, they’re the perfect match for CFA’s one-of-a-kind chicken sandwiches. However, recent news about a change to the Chick-fil-A waffle fries recipe has caused an uproar among customers.

Chick-fil-A has been popular with many for its gluten-free options, but a new allergen has been added to its previously famous waffle fries: pea starch.

Chick-fil-A announced on its website that its waffle potato fries are now made with a new recipe, but many customers say they prefer the old version. The change purportedly means the fries are crispier.

Attention all waffle fry aficionados! Chick-fil-A has made a change to its iconic Waffle Potato Fries, and the internet is crunching down on the details.

Some Chick-fil-A customers have already declared that they won't be returning to the restaurant after the change to the chain's waffle fries.

The starch is a non-GMO, non-allergenic and gluten-free ingredient, according to American Key Food Products. Pea starch is an ideal ingredient for food products that require a short, elastic texture, such as glass noodles or gummy confectionaries. The new recipe has captured attention across the nation.

Chick-fil-A recently shared some big news that fans aren’t super thrilled about. According to an announcement posted on its official website, the fast-food restaurant chain made a “slight adjustment” to its classic Waffle Potato Fries recipe.

Chick-fil-A has stirred up a storm of criticism by tweaking the recipe of their iconic waffle fries. Loyal customers, attached to the original taste, are not thrilled with the change.