You might not need to be a supertaster to recognize that Chick-fil-As popular Waffle Potato Fries taste different, according to customers who have been posting about it across social media.About two months ago, one Reddit user wrote, I noticed that the fries are now crispier but like not in a good way? It seems like theyre almost like battered fries now and just dont have the same taste . . . Needless to say Im not a huge fan. Since then, 132 people have commented on the same thread that the fries taste a little stale and are rubbery, old, and dry.Over on Instagram, Atlanta-based influencer Daryl-Ann Denneralso noticed the difference, noting that the fries no longer get soggy when they are in a hot bag but are grainier than usual. In her post, she pleaded: They dont taste good, please change them back!So, whats behind the new taste? Last year, we made a slight adjustment to our Waffle Potato Fries recipe, which offers the same great taste while also making our Waffle Potato Fries stay crispier, longer, Chick-fil-A told Fast Company in a statement. According to a Chick-fil-A spokesperson, the crispier fries have been tested in markets for more than a year now, and the change took place months ago.The fast-food chains website also notes that while the new recipe doesnt contain any of the nine major allergens . . . [the fry] coating does contain pea starch. (For those concerned about allergies, Chick-fil-A has a comprehensive list of all the allergens in its menu items here.)The popular fast-food chain, known for its chicken sandwiches, is no stranger to criticism over recipe changes. Just last year, the company backpedaled on a pledge to exclusively serve100% antibiotic-free chicken in order to maintain a supply of high-quality chicken due to post-pandemic chicken shortages, a decision that received widespread criticism from customers.