KFC has officially jumped on the viral \u2018picklemaxxing\u2019 trend, launching a dedicated pickle-infused menu across Australia this week.<\/p>\n
The limited-edition range taps into the internet\u2019s ongoing obsession with all things briny, following the massive rise of pickle-flavoured products like lip glosses, ice creams, and cocktail mixers online.<\/p>\n
The menu is available nationwide as we speak, but fried chicken lovers will need to move quickly to get their fix.<\/p>\n
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The range features a Pickle Burger, Frickles (deep-fried pickles), Pickle Loaded Chips, and even a viral-inspired Pickle Pepsi.<\/p>\n
The Pickle Burger comes stacked with a classic Original Recipe fillet, a dill-icious pickle ranch sauce, pickle dill seasoning, bread and butter pickles, and pickle chips.<\/p>\n
For those looking for a side dish, the Pickle Loaded Chips are topped with crispy pickles, popcorn chicken, and extra pickle ranch sauce.<\/p>\n
The range also includes crispy, crunchy Frickles that are served alongside a creamy, tangy pickle ranch dip.<\/p>\n
The most talked-about addition is undoubtedly the Pickle Pepsi, which pays homage to the briny, spicy drink trend popularised by pop star Dua Lipa last year.<\/p>\n
It features a cup of Pepsi Max poured over ice with fresh pickles, served with a side of real pickle brine so customers can mix their own preferred ratio.<\/p>\n
The entire loaded pickle menu will only be available for a strict four-week window, sold either individually or as part of a Picklecore Meal, Pickle Box Meal, or Shared Meal.<\/p>\n
The news.com.au office managed to secure an early taste test of the entire feast, ultimately giving the briny menu a unanimous 10\/10 score.<\/p>\n
The news has already sparked a massive reaction across social media, with popular content creator @bayleirl giving the range a positive review on TikTok, while food lover Jade Wiseman admitted she \u201cran to KFC\u201d the second the menu dropped.<\/p>\n
The online community was quickly divided into two camps over the unconventional flavour profile.<\/p>\n
A slew of sceptical fast-food fans expressed their total disgust at the concept, with one user admitting the line-up \u201cwould make me gag,\u201d while another wrote \u201ccouldn\u2019t imagine anything worse\u201d.<\/p>\n
Another commenter took particular issue with the new beverage, adding that it was \u201cdisgusting\u201d and they would \u201cnever drink that with pickles\u201d.<\/p>\n
However, diehard pickle enthusiasts rushed to defend the fast-food chain\u2019s bold move, flooding comment sections with absolute excitement.<\/p>\n
Several fans instantly declared the menu \u201clooks amazing,\u201d while a former expectant mother asked \u201cwhere was this when I was pregnant?\u201d<\/p>\n
Others admitted it was \u201csuch a good but bizarre combo,\u201d while one ecstatic user simply commented that the entire launch was their \u201cDREAM!!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KFC has officially jumped on the viral \u2018picklemaxxing\u2019 trend, launching a dedicated pickle-infused menu across Australia this 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