KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges: Price & Calories
Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges run about $5.49: a large portion of KFC's seasoned potato wedges topped with tangy pickle slices and drizzled with creamy Hot Ranch, about 870 calories and 2,920 mg of sodium. It is the side that got promoted to a snack, part of the limited-time Hot Ranch line launched 24 August 2026, and the only loaded side on the current board.
◐ 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 Loaded Wedges price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large | $5.49 | 870 | ◐ 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 | $5.49 | first on record |
Opened at $5.49 with the 24 August 2026 launch of the Hot Ranch line. Loaded sides at KFC have historically run one promotional cycle; the row is more likely to end than to move.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Two things get muddled in listings for this side: the portion, which is a large wedges order rather than a snack cup, and the calories, which several pages print as the plain wedges figure. The 870 here is the loaded plate as served, ranch and pickles included.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 870 | 44% |
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 88 g | 32% |
| Total fat | 54 g | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium | 2,920 mg | 127% |
| Sugars | 3 g | 6% |
| Fibre | 8 g | 29% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 2,920 mg, 127% of the daily value, in a side dish. The wedge seasoning, the pickles and the ranch all contribute; ranch on the side and a lighter pour is the only lever.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Egg, Milk. 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 Loaded Wedges
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| Large potato wedges | KFC Potato Wedges · $3.89 | 320 as sold alone |
| 6 pickle slices | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Hot Ranch drizzle | 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 Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges?
A large order of potato wedges, the skin-on, seasoned kind KFC still fries at holdout stores, layered with pickle slices and finished with a drizzle of Hot Ranch, the same garlic-and-herb ranch with a chili finish that fills the Big Dip. The pickles are doing structural work: their acid cuts the ranch, and without them this would be wedges under a sauce. With them it reads like a bar snack.
The portion is large-side sized, which for wedges means a meal for one or a shared plate for two, and at 870 calories it should be treated as the former.
How it is made
Wedges fry in the same holdout program as the plain side, then get dressed to order: pickles first, ranch over. Because the drizzle is applied hot-on-cold the wedges hold their crunch for a few minutes and then soften, so this is a dine-in or short-drive item. Stores that have converted their last fryer to fries cannot make it, which caps the line’s reach the same way it caps the Wings & Wedges Combo.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Wedge loyalists, who have waited years for KFC to do anything new with their side; anyone building a snack rather than a meal; the table that wants one shared plate with the wings. Skip it if you are counting: the sodium is a full day and a quarter in a side, and plain wedges at $3.89 give you the potato without the 550 calories of ranch on top.
Is it worth the price?
A dollar sixty over plain wedges for the pickles and a lot of ranch. Worth it once.
Plain large wedges run about $3.89 and 320 calories; the loaded version is $5.49 and about 870, so the $1.60 buys roughly 550 calories of ranch and pickle. On this site’s math that makes it one of the cheapest calorie buys on the board at 0.63 cents per calorie, and one of the worst protein buys, because there is almost none. As a snack it is generous; as a side to a full combo it is overkill. If you want the flavor without the plate, a $1.49 Big Dip beside plain wedges is the cheaper route and you control the pour.
Order hacks
- Eat it inside ten minutes. The drizzle softens the wedges quickly and delivery arrives as a salad.
- Share it. A large order under ranch is a meal’s worth of calories for one person.
- Ask for the ranch on the side if you want the crunch to last; you get the same 4 oz cup and pour as you go.
- Cheaper route: plain wedges plus a $1.49 Big Dip is about $5.38 for the same flavor and more control.
- Check the app for wedges before you drive; stores without the wedge fryer cannot make this item.
KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges vs KFC Potato Wedges: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges | $5.49 | 0.63¢ | $5.49 | B |
| KFC Potato Wedges | $3.89 | 1.22¢ | $9.72 | C+ |
| KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip | $1.49 | 0.43¢ | $14.90 | ungraded |
| KFC Hot Ranch 6 pc. Hot Wings Combo | $11.49 | 0.83¢ | $3.11 | B |
| KFC Secret Recipe Fries | $3.49 | 1.09¢ | $8.72 | C |
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 Potato Wedges
$3.89
· 320 cal · C+
KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip
$1.49
· 350 cal
KFC Hot Ranch 6 pc. Hot Wings Combo
$11.49
· 1380 cal · B
KFC Secret Recipe Fries
$3.49
· 320 cal · C
How to order the KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges
| 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 Loaded Wedges FAQs
How much are KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges?
About $5.49 at reference pricing for a large portion. Stores price limited lines locally, so $5.49 to $6.49 is the spread you will see.
How many calories are in Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges?
About 870 for the large portion, with 54 g of fat and 88 g of carbohydrate. Plain large wedges are about 320; the rest is ranch.
What is on the Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges?
Seasoned potato wedges, pickle slices and a drizzle of Hot Ranch, a creamy garlic-and-herb ranch with a chili pepper finish.
Are Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges spicy?
Mildly. The heat is in the ranch and it builds slowly; the pickles cut it. Anyone comfortable with a Spicy Chicken Sandwich will find it easy.
Are Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges a limited-time item?
Yes, part of the Hot Ranch line launched 24 August 2026 at participating locations, and only at stores that still run potato wedges.
How much sodium is in Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges?
About 2,920 mg, 127% of the daily value in a side. Seasoned wedges, pickles and ranch are all salty components.
Loaded wedges or plain wedges?
Plain wedges are $3.89 and 320 calories; loaded are $5.49 and about 870. Take plain and a Big Dip on the side if you want the flavor with control over the pour.
Can I get Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges with fries instead?
Not as listed; the item is built on wedges. Stores without wedges do not carry it at all.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
hot-ranch-loaded-wedges · audit 31 AUG 2026
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