KFC Australia Launches New and Improved Original Crispy Chicken with Crunchier Coating

by Will Hawke · Published November 13, 2026, 12:25 pm AEDT · Updated November 13, 2026, 12:28 pm AEDT

KFC Australia has introduced a new and improved Original Crispy chicken fillet, bringing a crunchier coating to several of its popular burgers and chicken products.

The updated fillet retains KFC’s familiar Original flavour but features a revised crispy coating, with the company promoting the chicken as extra crunchy.

The change began appearing on Australian restaurant menus in November 2026, alongside reports that KFC has introduced a separate flour mixture for Original Crispy fillets rather than using the same coating as its Zinger chicken.

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What’s Different About KFC’s New Original Crispy?
Which KFC Burgers Have the Updated Fillet?
Where Is the New Original Crispy Available?

What’s Different About KFC’s New Original Crispy?

The new Original Crispy uses a 100% chicken breast fillet with an updated coating designed to deliver a crunchier bite.

KFC describes the improved version as retaining its Original flavour while offering a more pronounced crispy texture.

The change follows the introduction of the Original Crispy range in 2024, when KFC replaced its Original Fillet Burger with a double-breaded alternative.

The latest update builds on that concept, refining the coating rather than introducing an entirely new chicken flavour.

Reports from November 9 indicate that the Original Crispy and Zinger fillets now use different flour mixtures, although KFC hasn’t publicly detailed the new recipe.

Which KFC Burgers Have the Updated Fillet?

The improved Original Crispy chicken is appearing across several existing menu products, including:

Original Crispy Burger
Original Crispy Bacon & Cheese Burger
Original Crispy BBQ Bacon Stacker
Original Crispy Fillet Piece
Selected Original Crispy combos and boxed meals

The standard Original Crispy Burger combines the chicken fillet with lettuce and mayonnaise in a burger bun.

If you prefer something more substantial, the Bacon & Cheese version adds cheese and bacon, while the BBQ Bacon Stacker features a larger combination of chicken, bacon and sauce.

These are updated versions of existing KFC products rather than entirely new burger launches.

Where Is the New Original Crispy Available?

The improved fillet has been advertised at selected KFC restaurants across Australia, with updated product descriptions appearing on current ordering menus.

You can check your local KFC menu through the website or app to see whether the new version is available.

Individual restaurants may transition to the updated fillet at different times.

The new Original Crispy is a recipe update to KFC’s existing chicken range, with no limited-time promotional expiry announced.

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