The Best Side On Chick-Fil-A's Menu Can Be Transformed Into Complete Meals

You really can't go wrong when it comes to ordering at Chick-fil-A. The fan-favorite fast food chain is super popular for a reason, and it's not just because they make a heck of a chicken sandwich. Chick-fil-A's side dishes are also top notch, with a range of comforting options on offer like chicken tortilla soup, mac and cheese, and our favorite: waffle fries. Tasting Table tried every Chick-fil-A side and ranked them from to worst to best and, unsurprisingly, their waffle fries blew the rest out of the water. 

Cut from fresh potatoes and fried in canola oil until perfectly golden, Chick-fil-A's waffle fries are deliciously satisfying. They're sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt, and the chain has achieved the perfect balance between crunchy and tender. We loved both the flavor and texture, and we definitely aren't alone in that opinion either. One Facebook user commented on a Chick-fil-A post to state simply, "They make the BEST fries." Another enthused, "I think Chick-fil-A has the best fries!" 

The company actually changed the recipe slightly in 2025, adding pea starch for additional crispiness.  Of the update, one Redditor noted, "Crispy exterior, soft interior. That's exactly how fries, especially waffle fries, are supposed to be." We also appreciated how affordable they were. Our large portion cost just $3.99, which seemed like great value compared to some of the other sides on the menu. You can also bulk up the fries in so many different ways — they can even be transformed into a meal.

If you're not that hungry, the best way to enjoy your waffle fries is with a heaping serving of Chick-fil-A's namesake sauce. We would also recommend pairing them with a milkshake, or some ketchup at the very least. If you want to get creative, though, you can upgrade your Chick-fil-A fries experience by adding some nacho-inspired toppings. All this entails is ordering some chicken nuggets, buffalo sauce, and ranch alongside your waffle fries and then tossing everything together (asking for an empty salad container helps). There are plenty of other add-ins you can play around with too, like pickles, cheese, and sauces.

A viral loaded Chick-fil-A fries combo involves combining the fan favorite side with mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, creamy salsa dressing, and hot sauce. Intrepid customers have also tried the hack with Chick-fil-A sauce, buffalo, and ranch. There are tons of other sauces on the menu too, like honey mustard and barbecue, so you can really shake things up. Again, just toss everything together, or layer it all for a more classic loaded fries dish.

Even Chick-fil-A employees like to turn their waffle fries into full meals by adding cheese sauce and bacon crumbles. For $3.99 for the base, it's totally worth trying out. And don't worry about sogginess; waffle are the type of fry that works best for loaded cheese fries.