Burger King began selling their limited time special of “Mac N’ Cheetos” in early summer. In September, they released yet another special, the “Cheeto Chicken Fries.” One has ended but the other is still being sold, but which was better?
The original Chicken Fry was sold in 2005, and was intended to become one of the highest selling menu items. Even the container in what the Chicken Fries were sold was special. Burger King designed the box to be easy to carry and put down in cup holders when driving. They were able to keep them going for seven years, until in 2012 they were discontinued. But the fries had developed quite a following during its time, and when they were discontinued, many people became angry at Burger King for getting rid of their beloved menu item.
Burger King announced their limited time re-release of the chicken fry. But recently the new Cheeto Chicken Fries put a completely new spin on a beloved snack. It was fairly easy to create; Burger King just simply added some cheeto flavoring to the outside of the chicken fries. In comparison to the original Chicken Fry, there isn’t really much of a difference. The only really noticeable difference is in the aftertaste, as that’s when you can really taste the cheeto flavoring from the outer crust of the fry.
The Mac N’ Cheeto was an idea thought of very recently, early in the summer. And it was released before the Cheeto Chicken Fries. It has the same outer crust as the Cheeto Chicken Fry, but instead of just containing chicken inside, it contains mac n’ cheese. This idea, when announced, came as a surprise to almost everyone. Not only had no one ever thought to combine cheeto flavoring with mac n’ cheese, but also because Burger King does not have mac n’ cheese on the menu, nor does it sell Cheetos.
In my opinion, the Mac N’ Cheetos are more deserving of the BK crown than its opponent, the Cheeto Chicken Fries. If you’ve ever had the original Chicken Fries, you will know that on its own, it is a very good snack. But the added cheeto flavoring does give the Chicken Fry a new taste, but is it enough? The Mac N’ Cheetos brought an entirely new concept to life, and it was delicious. The Cheeto Chicken Fries, while still a pretty tasty snack, I don’t believe can even really compare. It is a taste that many had already had numerous times, and the added cheeto flavoring to the crust just doesn’t add enough to make it better. If you ever find yourself craving a new taste, swing by the nearest Burger King on 66 Newtown Road in Danbury, I recommend you do buy the Mac N’ Cheetos, if they are available, if not then the Cheeto Chicken Fries are still a pretty good way to go.
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