This ain’t KFC’s first wrap rodeo.
See, a very long time in the past — shut to twenty years in the past, actually — the Colonel (or a zombie approximation of the Colonel OR some entrepreneurs within the R&D division) created the Tornado. It was a tortilla filled with rooster strips, lettuce, tomatoes, sauce, and shredded cheese.
There have been totally different variations of it — a rendition that includes BBQ sauce and one which featured a spicy sauce. Then there was one with mac and cheese inside, too. Then the Twisters grew to become “burritos” sooner or later, after which possibly they reverted again to Twisters once more? I don’t know. All of it will get fuzzy. Anyway, they went away within the States however remained (and stay) on the menu at some worldwide places, unique locales like New Zealand and Canada.
And now they’re again in america… at the very least briefly.
However okay, they’re smaller. Keep in mind the beloved McDonald’s Snack Wrap that went away in 2016 a lot to the dismay of practically everybody? I believe these are about the identical measurement. So if you happen to’re hungry, you’re gonna need to do the two-wrap combo with a facet and a drink. Or possibly simply the wrap pair, which is being offered 2 for $5 at most locations all through the nation. Then you possibly can pair them at dwelling with a bowl of applesauce, a handful of Pringles, or no matter it’s that individuals who don’t purchase sides at quick meals locations do.
Let’s again up, although — are these even price $2.50 a bit?
Properly, like most issues within the quick meals world, lots is contingent on the freshness of the elements. I acquired to the KFC nearest me shortly after opening, so the strips had been freshly made. They had been good, too, crunchy however under no circumstances dry, with the acquainted 11 herbs and spices. The tortillas had been bland however serviceable, no totally different than what you’d discover at Taco Bell. The pickles had been bitter and crunchy, less than par with Popeyes, however significantly higher than those you get at McDonald’s. The mayo on the unique wrap “cut up” due to the new rooster, so it didn’t add a lot. The sauce on the spicy wrap, although, fared higher. In the event you’ve by no means had it (I’m pretty sure it’s the spicy sauce they’ve used on sandwiches earlier than), it’s like a really gentle chipotle mayo, however possibly only a bit sweeter.
What actually units the spicy wrap aside, nonetheless, was the slaw. Whereas I don’t normally indulge within the Colonel’s cabbage (why would you when you possibly can have the artificially-delicious mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, or the surprisingly good French fries), the candy crunch it lent to the wrap made it considerably higher than its slaw-less brother. Moreover, I used to be stunned at how sog-free the rooster remained; actually, this wrap fired on all cylinders.
Whereas many will maintain these up — maybe unfairly — towards the aforementioned McDonald’s wraps, or KFC’s unique Tornado, two of these items for $5 isn’t a nasty deal in any respect. Hopefully, they stick round for some time.
Bought Worth: 2/$5
Score: 7 out of 10 (Authentic), 8 out of 10 (Spicy)
Diet Information: Unavailable as of publishing, although the web site has “800-900 energy” for the pair.
