# KFC: Original Recipe or Extra Crispy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [October 5, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463 "2024-10-05T02:15:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/1 "2024-10-05T02:15:26Z")
Which do you prefer, original recipe or extra crispy? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/1))_ When I was a kid, original recipe was all there was and I loved it. Then, they came out with extra crispy and I don’t think I’ve ordered original since. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/2 "2024-10-05T02:50:53Z")
Sadly for me, I avoid fast food except in cases of extreme emergency, so I haven’t had KFC in a decade or more. But their chicken is so vividly deliciously flavored that, assuming the recipe hasn’t changed,I have no problem recollecting what both regular and extra crispy are like. I voted “extra crispy” but the regular is a close second. ---
**Author:** ![Beesnest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@Beesnest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beesnest)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/3 "2024-10-05T03:09:15Z")
I feel like you can’t trust KFC to give you a consistant product.It can be delicious or awful. Cold greasy old sour. They are doing their best to cheapen their product while there are new types of chicken shops opening up Maybe middle America towns where this is a treat meal can keep the franchise alive. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/4 "2024-10-05T03:24:01Z")
It’s probably been between 5-10 years since I’ve had KFC. Probably closer to the latter half of the range. It _used_ to be something my wife liked from time to time if we needed fast food, because she liked the popcorn chicken. Ding ding ding of a bell going off later for her, she liked it because there was tons of breading and little meat flavor for that option, as she realized she’d never liked meat and had been covering it up the whole time. She’s happily vegetarian now. For me, as a kid, I preferred the extra crispy for the crunch, but always thought that the OG tasted better, I just didn’t like the texture if (especially as @Beesnest pointed out) it was in any way cooked too short, or left too long. So, it was OG for me, but there are so many better choices out there, or equivalent choices at lower costs, that I just have no reason to go. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/5 "2024-10-05T03:38:24Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > , it was OG for me OG? (discourse) ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/6 "2024-10-05T03:51:44Z")
I havent had either in years. But if were told I had only 6 months to live I’m a gettin’ a bucket of extra crispy a few more times. With biscuits and a regular Coke. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/7 "2024-10-05T04:06:23Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > OG? “Original gangster.” Just refers to the original, superior, form of something. Probably popularized (but not originated) by this album: > **[O.G. Original Gangster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O.G._Original_Gangster)** > > O.G. Original Gangster is the fourth studio album by American rapper Ice-T, released May 14, 1991, by Sire Records. Recording took place from July 1990 to January 1991 in Los Angeles. Its production was handled by seven producers: Afrika Islam, Beatmaster V, Bilal Bashir, DJ Aladdin, Nat the Cat, SLJ and Ice-T himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Body Count, Prince Whipper Whip and various Rhyme Syndicate artists, such as Donald D, Evil E and Randy Ma... ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/8 "2024-10-05T04:10:55Z")
> [@Nars\_Glinley](#): > > When I was a kid, original recipe was all there was and I loved it. I still prefer it. Either one can be a greasy mess depending on the individual store but if it’s done right I still prefer original. Extra crispy is ok also. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/9 "2024-10-05T04:18:28Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Ding ding ding of a bell going off later for her, she liked it because there was tons of breading and little meat flavor for that option, as she realized she’d never liked meat and had been covering it up the whole time. She’s happily vegetarian now. I’m not sure why but this vignette cracks me up because it sounds like a female who is dutifully straight who isn’t really into sex, but then for some reason accidentally kisses a girl, realizes she’s never liked men and had been covering it up and is happily lesbian now. More power to the vegetarians and lesbians, I say! ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/10 "2024-10-05T04:33:09Z")
> [@Beesnest](#): > > They are doing their best to cheapen their product while there are new types of chicken shops opening up This certainly has been going on for years with their sauces and some of their sides. They changed their name from “Kentucky Fried Chicken” to “KFC” to get rid of the unhealthy stigma of “fried”, but I’m not sure it’s helping their image. I’m surprised at the number of posters who haven’t been to KFC in many years. I haven’t, either, probably for many decades. I’ve generally found KFC chicken to be tasty, but for some strange reason on at least two occasions I’ve had it dislodge a filling or otherwise cause some tooth damage, so I avoid it now, besides for the health reasons. Strangely, I can gnaw on things like ribs or chicken wings with no problem at all. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/11 "2024-10-05T04:33:21Z")
Extra Crispy wasn’t a thing where I was growing up. I’m not entirely sure it’s a thing now, it may only be available for specific menu items. So OG recipe for me. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/12 "2024-10-05T04:40:56Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > “Original gangster.” Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![FinsToTheLeft](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/finstotheleft/32/2930_2.png) [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/13 "2024-10-05T11:50:58Z")
Canada never had Extra Crispy. Colonel Sanders spent his later years living in Canada after he sold KFC and thought the US destroyed his recipes and encouraged the Canadian operators to maintain the old ones. ---
**Author:** ![dolphinboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dolphinboy/32/330_2.png) [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/14 "2024-10-05T12:04:45Z")
I voted, but I don’t eat KFC (or fast food in general) and haven’t had any for 15+ years. When I was traveling internationally for business I ate it on the road because it was reliably consistent, whether I was in China, Italy, or the UK. That’s about the only thing good I can say about it. ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/15 "2024-10-05T12:27:58Z")
KFC anywhere in the world is better than the US. There are differences in the franchise contracts that give KFC a lot more control in international franchise agreements than domestic ones. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/16 "2024-10-05T12:36:43Z")
I generally prefer Popeye’s, whose product is much more consistent and which has better deals, sauces and sides. ---
**Author:** ![FinsToTheLeft](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/finstotheleft/32/2930_2.png) [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/17 "2024-10-05T14:01:57Z")
Agreed, and if you have one close to you try Mary Brown’s. Their chicken sandwiches are even better. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/18 "2024-10-05T14:14:40Z")
Original. Our local KFC is going downhill, sometimes I’ll go there and they’ll be out of breasts. Their cole slaw used to be great but sometimes I find it quite nasty. Still I prefer KFC to Chik-fil-a. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/19 "2024-10-05T14:16:52Z")
My SO prefers Original; we typically get their six piece meal deal, plus a single Extra Crispy breast for myself. Last time we did that, the EC was much better than the other six. > [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > I generally prefer Popeye’s, whose product is much more consistent and which has better deals, sauces and sides. Not in our part of the DC suburbs. The Popeye’s within walking distance recently downsized their menu – no more cajun rice nor green beans and I’m very picky about coleslaw. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463/20 "2024-10-05T14:23:12Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > I generally prefer Popeye’s, whose product is much more consistent and which has better deals, sauces and sides. Popeye’s has given me decent fried chicken more often than KFC. Both of them have fallen short at times. In the past 25 years I’ve had neither one very often. They’ve both been declining for that long. I’ve heard fried chicken on the bone is losing popularity too, nuggets, tenders, and sandwiches seem to be taking over. It’s probably easier to maintain consistency with those. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kfc-original-recipe-or-extra-crispy/1008463.md?page=2)