KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders: Price & What’s In It
The Hot Ranch Box: Wings & Tenders runs about $12.49: three Double Crispy Hot Wings, three Original Recipe chicken tenders, potato wedges, an extra-large 4 oz Hot Ranch Big Dip and a medium drink, about 1,520 calories in the standard build with 62 grams of protein. It is the dunking box: two chicken formats, one oversized ranch, and the better protein buy of the two Hot Ranch boxes.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
Grade = this item's percentile across the whole menu: 40% price-per-calorie + 40% price-per-protein + 20% sodium penalty. Full formula.
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $12.49 | 1,520 | ◐ REF. |
National reference pricing on the audit date. Franchises set final prices; a spread of about a dollar between locations is normal.
The Ledger · price history on recordWhat this item has cost
| Date | Price | Move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $12.49 | first on record |
Opened at $12.49 with the 24 August 2026 launch of the Hot Ranch line. Expect the price to hold and the row to end; that is how limited boxes behave on this ledger.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Listings for this box mostly reprint the launch release, and several attach the 6 pc. combo's calories to it. This box carries three wings, not six, plus three tenders; the figures here are composed for exactly that build, dip included, from this site's own component data.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,520 | 76% |
| Protein | 62 g | 124% |
| Carbohydrates | 134 g | 49% |
| Total fat | 86 g | 110% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 80% |
| Sodium | 3,490 mg | 152% |
| Sugars | 61 g | 122% |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 3,490 mg in the standard build, 152% of the daily value. The tenders carry 1,050 mg, the dip 900; the only real reductions are half a dip and a zero-calorie drink.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
The buildWhat’s in the KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Double Crispy Hot Wings | KFC Whole Wing · $1.99 | 130 as sold alone |
| 3 Original Recipe tenders | KFC Single Original Recipe Tender · $2.29 | 130 as sold alone |
| Potato wedges | KFC Potato Wedges · $3.89 | 320 as sold alone |
| 4 oz. Hot Ranch Big Dip | KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip · $1.49 | 350 as sold alone |
| Medium drink | part of this build only | not published separately |
Component figures are the standalone items’ published values; portion sizes inside a build can differ, which is why this site never adds them into an unpublished total.
What is in the Hot Ranch Box with Wings & Tenders?
Three Double Crispy Hot Wings, the same wings as the 6 pc. combo at half the count, plus three Original Recipe tenders, a portion of potato wedges, the 4 oz Hot Ranch Big Dip and a medium drink. Where the sandwich box pairs heat with a cool sandwich, this one pairs it with the plainest protein on the board, which is exactly what a 4 oz ranch cup wants.
How it is made
Wings from the Double Crispy dredge, tenders from the drawer in the Original Recipe breading, wedges from the holdout fryer, the dip portioned from the ranch base with chili stirred through. The tenders are the traveling half: they survive a delivery bag better than most fried formats, while the wings do not. The dip is cold and generous enough to see all six pieces through with wedges to spare.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Anyone who dips everything and finally has enough sauce to do it; tender loyalists curious about the wings without committing to six; the shared lunch, since three and three splits without negotiation. Skip it if you want the sandwich, that is the other box, and skip it if sodium is the constraint, this is a full day and a half in one container.
Is it worth the price?
The better of the two Hot Ranch boxes on protein per dollar, and close to the standing tenders combo on value.
The 3 pc. Tenders Combo is $8.69 for the tenders, fries, a biscuit, a cup and a drink; this box swaps the biscuit and fries for three wings, wedges and the 4 oz dip at $12.49. On this site’s math it computes at about 0.82 cents per calorie with 62 g of protein, a touch behind the tenders combo and ahead of the 6 pc. wings combo. Local pricing runs $12.49 to $14.49; at the top of that spread the standing tenders combo plus a Big Dip à la carte is the cheaper way to the same eating.
Order hacks
- Order the tenders half for delivery and the wings half for dine-in; the box travels unevenly.
- Three and three splits cleanly: two people, one dip, under $6.25 a head.
- A zero-calorie drink takes it from about 1,520 to 1,310; half the dip saves another 175.
- If your store prices it above $13, the 3 pc. Tenders Combo plus a $1.49 Hot Ranch Big Dip is the same eating for less.
- Ask for the wedges well done; the Double Crispy coat sets the crunch standard and soft wedges lose next to it.
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders vs KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Sandwich: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders | $12.49 | 0.82¢ | $2.01 | B+ |
| KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Sandwich | $13.49 | 0.76¢ | $2.25 | B+ |
| KFC Hot Ranch 6 pc. Hot Wings Combo | $11.49 | 0.83¢ | $3.11 | B |
| KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $8.69 | 0.76¢ | $2.02 | B+ |
| KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip | $1.49 | 0.43¢ | $14.90 | ungraded |
Computed from the prices and nutrition on this site. When a price moves, these columns move with it; only The KF Menu publishes this table.
AlternativesCompare with similar items
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Sandwich
$13.49
· 1780 cal · B+
KFC Hot Ranch 6 pc. Hot Wings Combo
$11.49
· 1380 cal · B
KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo
$8.69
· 1145 cal · B+
KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip
$1.49
· 350 cal
How to order the KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Limited-time line, on the menu as of 31 Aug 2026. Check the app’s featured row before you drive. |
| KFC app & website | The reference price on this page, plus app-only offers and Rewards points. The cleanest way to see your own store’s price before ordering. Official listing. |
| Counter & drive-through | Franchise-set pricing: a spread of about a dollar around the reference is normal. AK, HI and CA run higher on KFC’s own note. |
| Delivery apps | Marked up over counter price and no Rewards earning; the delivery page ranks the routes. |
| Cheaper routes | current deals change without a schedule; the app row is the truth; the standing value board (Taste of KFC, $5 Bowls, Fill Ups) usually beats a promo code. |
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders FAQs
How much is the KFC Hot Ranch Box with Wings & Tenders?
About $12.49 at reference pricing, with stores ranging up to $14.49. Three Double Crispy Hot Wings, three Original Recipe tenders, wedges, a 4 oz Hot Ranch Big Dip and a medium drink.
How many calories are in the Hot Ranch Box Wings & Tenders?
About 1,520 in the standard build: three tenders 390, three wings roughly 250, wedges 320, the dip 350 and a regular medium drink 210.
Which tenders are in the Hot Ranch Box?
Original Recipe chicken tenders, the current tender across KFC's whole line, three of them. They are not tossed in Hot Ranch; the dip is on the side.
Hot Ranch Box Wings & Tenders or the 3 pc. Tenders Combo?
The combo is $8.69 with fries, a biscuit and a standard cup; the box is $12.49 with three wings, wedges and the 4 oz dip instead. Take the box for the wings and the ranch, the combo for value.
How much protein is in the Hot Ranch Box Wings & Tenders?
About 62 grams: 36 from the three tenders, around 21 from the wings, the rest from wedges and dip. It is the better protein buy of the two Hot Ranch boxes.
Is the Hot Ranch Box Wings & Tenders a limited-time item?
Yes, part of the Hot Ranch line launched 24 August 2026 at participating locations with no end date announced.
How much sodium is in the Hot Ranch Box Wings & Tenders?
About 3,490 mg, 152% of the daily value. Tenders, breaded wings, seasoned wedges and a 4 oz ranch cup are four salty components in one box.
Does the Hot Ranch Box come with a biscuit?
No. Wedges are the only side; the standing tenders combos are where the biscuit lives.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
hot-ranch-box-wings-and-tenders · audit 31 AUG 2026
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