There might be a new taste sensation on Wendy’s menu soon—Tajin French Fries! Last year, Wendy’s released and sold these Tajin-seasoned fries in El Salvador. And these fries just appeared at a Wendy’s event in the US, suggesting they might be tested or rolled out nationwide in the coming weeks or months.
These fries are simple but crispy and flavorful – Wendy’s classic fries with a bit of a spicy kick from Tajin seasoning (red fries). Many people, including me, are excited about the possibility of releasing these in the US.
The Story Behind Wendy’s
We can all agree that Wendy’s is one of the most recognizable fast food chains in the world with its popular food items, but its origins are humble and quite exciting. In 1969, Dave Thomas decided to start his very first Wendy’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. This name was chosen after one’s fourth daughter, Wendy, so that it could emphasize providing fresh, good food staffed with high-quality standards. He was always convinced that a square is better than a round.
Dave Thomas wasn’t just any founder, he has a unique journey from the beginning and some interesting facts. He previously worked with Colonel Sanders at KFC, where he helped upgrade their menu, too. This helped him blend the two experiences, guiding him into setting up Wendy’s restaurants, which he intended from the beginning to satisfy his customers with the best quality foods. Wendy’s growth in terms of numbers all began with one single store; up to now, Wendy’s has grown to become among the best and most popular food brands in the world.
Wendy’s is not just burgers or fries. It has kept attracting customers through its product improvements over time. To demonstrate this, Frosty was invented. Frosty has been traditional for her—a union of milkshakes and ice cream. Nevertheless, as of now, Wendy’s continues to stick to its roots by providing unfrozen meat from its house of fame.
Let’s Talk More About Tajin French Fries at Wendy’s
Many people love Tajin seasoning because of the unique and tasteful flavors on their menu. Its flavor profile is a mix of chile peppers, salt, and lime, with the addition of a spicy twist to each dish you use the seasonings.
Tajin seasoning is beloved by many for its unique flavor profile. It’s a combination of chile peppers, lime, and salt, adding a tangy and slightly spicy twist to any dish. Though rooted in Mexican cuisine, this spice is now universal and available throughout the world. Wendy’s use of Tajin in its popular potato snacks shows that it really welcomes change in its service to various customers, thus making a big statement about how daring it can get with flavors so as to please many different types of people.
It’s not the first time where fast food has attempted unique seasonings, but the possible nation-wide launch of Tajin French fries is just thrilling. Doing a number on this one has always been a fast food restaurant tradition at places like McDonald’s; for instance, in The Philippines, they once had Spicy Spanish Sausage McMuffin.
Do you think Tajin seasoning will be a staple seasoning in the majority of fast food condiments? This might be a possibility, assuming they will continue to partner with big fast-food brands all over the world. Given that they have positive feedback during the event, it seems likely.
It will be interesting to see how Wendy’s will continue to innovate as it moves forward. With a strong history and consistency for improvement, food lovers can expect something new always in store for them. Will Tajin Fries live up to your expectations? The answer is yet unknown, but one thing we certainly know is that Wendy’s always keeps its menu exciting and appealing.
From The Club
It’s nice to see that fast-food brands are continuously improving the taste of their food items by collaborating with other popular brands, too. For example, Wendy’s partnered with Tajin seasoning to recreate the popular Wendy’s classic fries but extra spicy! I’m a fan of spicy food, so after hearing this, I’ll make sure to get one at the nearest Wendy’s once it’s available; I know it’s not fully confirmed, but I hope it’ll be available in the US soon!
Image and tip courtesy of @snackolator