Starting Aug. 18, both hot & spicy wings and potato wedges will be back at KFC.

Two oldies, but goodies, are officially back at KFC.

Due to "obsessive demand," potato wedges and hot & spicy wings are now available for purchase at Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants nationwide.

The fast-food chain couldn't keep the good news to themselves, writing "HERE, DAMN" in a social media post that has now been viewed over 50 million times.

"you asked (a lot), and we listened," KFC wrote. "wedges are back."

Kentucky Fried Chicken have heard fans "clamoring" for a chance to taste their potato wedges (again) via thousands of social media comments and petition signatures – for years.

According to KFC, Customers were also "elated" when KFC fired up a surprise drop of wedges in markets across Tampa, Florida, leading to an early sellout in some restaurants.

"While wedges make a comeback after five years, wings make their triumphant return after nearly two years—both are available while supplies last, so get them while they're hot and crispy."

The wait for KFC's potato wedges (and wings) is now over. Here's what to know, including how to get them.

KFC's potato wedges, hot & spicy wings are back

KFC customers are now able to purchase a side of wedges, substitute any side for wedges, or try them in a new six-piece wings and wedges combo. (Secret Recipe Fries will still be available on KFC menus, FYI.)

According to KFC, potato wedges were first introduced in the mid-1990s as a menu staple and were discontinued in 2020 after earning cult favorite status in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

In addition to the returning menu items, KFC is serving up "crave-worthy deals" designed to bring big flavor without breaking the bank this season:

  • $3.99 KFC Chicken Sandwich: An Extra Crispy chicken breast filet on a toasted brioche bun, topped with pickles and the Colonel's real mayo or spicy mayo (deal starts Aug. 18)
  • $20 Wings & Wedges Fan Favorites Box: Weeknight dinners just got easier − 10 Hot & Spicy Wings, 12 KFC Chicken Nuggets, Potato Wedges, four biscuits and four dipping sauces, offering something for everyone in the family (deal starts Aug. 18)
  • 20 Wings for $20: Your game day group meal unlocked − enjoy 20 Hot & Spicy Wings and four dipping sauces of your choice for just $20 (a KFC digital exclusive offer that kicks off Sept. 4)
  • $10 Tuesdays: KFC's popular deal continues − your choice of eight pieces of classic fried chicken or eight Original Recipe Tenders for just $10 on Tuesday

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Discontinued menu item officially returns to KFC after viral entrance

Reporting by Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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