Chick-fil-A loyalists are not holding back their frustrations after the fast-food giant tweaked its beloved waffle fry recipe, leaving many fans feeling betrayed. The addition of pea starch in the new fry formula has sparked an outcry among devoted customers across the nation, labeling the updated version as "gross" and lacking the signature taste that once defined their iconic side dish.

Long-time customer Daryl-Ann Denner, 34, was quick to voice her dissatisfaction after noticing a decline in quality during her frequent visits. "By mid-November, I realized something was off with the fries," she confessed. After initially attributing the change to a bad batch, her suspicions were confirmed when she tasted the fries at different locations with her family. "Now, I don’t even get fries with my meal anymore. They’re dry, grainy, and tasteless. My kids won’t touch them!"

Social media has become a platform for relentless criticism, with customers flooding Chick-fil-A’s Instagram posts with harsh remarks about the change. One devoted fan wrote, “CFA, you can do no wrong. Except with these fries. Please bring back the originals!” Another lamented, "Your new fries are terrible—bring back the old ones!" Many are missing the "sogginess" of the previous version, with some customers even noting that the new fries are "dangerously sharp," raising concerns about potential injuries while eating.

The uproar doesn't end there. Some customers have also revealed that the newly added ingredient poses severe allergy risks. "You used to be our ONLY safe fast food place," one parent expressed, sharing her alarming experience when her son developed hives after eating the new fries. "Now, thanks to your changes, we can't eat here anymore."

In parallel news, Chick-fil-A has rolled out a new selection of menu items, available only at special Truett's Chick-fil-A locations in Georgia. These exclusive offerings, named after the chain's founder Truett Cathy, feature unique options like banana pudding, sweet potato soufflé, fried peach pie, and tropical chicken minis. However, many fans are left wondering if they’d rather have the old fries back than try these new dishes.

Could the backlash from the fry fiasco lead Chick-fil-A to reassess its recipe changes? Fans are holding their breath, hoping the company listens to their cries and reverts to the waffle fries they once adored. The question remains: can Chick-fil-A regain the trust of its loyal customer base, or is this the end of a crispy era?