KFC Allergen Guide

The KF Menu audit desk · reviewed 4 Sep 2026 · 2 min read

Allergen information at KFC is scattered across a PDF, a kiosk screen and folklore, so this page puts every item’s listed allergens in one table you can filter by what you’re avoiding. Pick an allergen and everything containing it disappears; what remains is what the official guide lists as clear, under the cross-contact warning that stays on screen because it’s the most important sentence here.

Four allergens do almost all the work on this menu, wheat, milk, egg and soy, because the breading system carries all four across nearly everything fried. The pattern that surprises people: the fried pieces themselves are the allergen-dense zone, while corn, green beans and a couple of quiet sides are the listed-clear survivors.

Cross-contact is the rule here, not the exception. Every fryer, prep surface and breading station is shared, so an item with no listed allergen can still meet wheat, milk, egg and soy on its way to the box. For a severe allergy, "not listed" is a starting point for a conversation with the restaurant, never a promise from a website. This one included.

The filter

Pick what you're avoiding

Item	Category	Listed allergens	Price	Calories
Bottled Water at KFC	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.19	0
Diet Pepsi at KFC	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	0
Dr Pepper at KFC	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	200
KFC Dr Pepper Cream Soda	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	250
KFC Lemonade	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$3.29	190
KFC Pepsi Cream Soda	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	250
KFC Pepsi Zero Sugar	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	0
KFC Starry	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	210
KFC Sweet Tea	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	120
KFC Unsweetened Tea	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	0
Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$3.19	250
Mtn Dew at KFC	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	230
Pepsi at KFC	Drinks	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.99	210
KFC $10 Popcorn Chicken Bucket	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$10.00	1,880 whole bucket
KFC $20 Build-A-Bucket	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$20.00	2,640 to 3,240 whole bucket
KFC 16 pc. Family Meal	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk	$54.99	4,600 to 9,600 whole meal
KFC 6 pc. Chicken & 12 Nuggets Family Meal	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$24.99	2,350 to 6,300 whole meal
KFC 6 pc. Tenders & 12 Nuggets Family Meal	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$21.99	2,350 to 4,000 whole meal
KFC Chicken Sharing Bucket	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy	$22.99	2,150 to 3,750 whole bucket
KFC Chicken Tenders Feast	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk	$44.99	2,600 to 4,160 whole feast
KFC Double Mash Meal	Family Meals	Wheat, Milk	$20.00	2,670 to 4,490 whole meal
KFC Fan Favorite’s Box	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$25.00	2,400 to 3,200 whole box
KFC Meal for Two (2 Sandwiches & 10 Nuggets)	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$16.99	1,800
KFC Meal for Two (5 pc. Chicken)	Family Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$15.99	1,700 to 2,600 whole meal
KFC 12 pc. Chicken Meal	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$39.99	3,450 to 7,200 whole meal
KFC 12 pc. Chicken-Only Bucket	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$25.99	2,580 to 4,500 whole bucket
KFC 16 pc. Chicken-Only Bucket	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$31.99	3,440 to 6,000 whole bucket
KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.99	1,120
KFC 3 pc. Chicken Box	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$11.49	1,510
KFC 8 pc. Bucket (Chicken Only)	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$18.99	1,720 to 3,000 whole bucket
KFC 8 pc. Chicken Meal	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$29.99	2,300 to 4,800 whole meal
KFC Chicken Breast	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.49	390
KFC Chicken Thigh	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$3.29	280
KFC Drumstick	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$2.79	130
KFC Whole Wing	Fried Chicken	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$1.99	130
KFC 2 pc. Tenders Kids Meal	Kids Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.99	550
KFC 5 pc. Nuggets Kids Meal	Kids Meals	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.99	540
KFC Hot Ranch 6 pc. Hot Wings Combo	New and Limited Time	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$11.49	1,380
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Sandwich	New and Limited Time	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$13.49	1,780
KFC Hot Ranch Box, Wings & Tenders	New and Limited Time	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$12.49	1,520
KFC 10 pc. Nuggets	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.49	500
KFC 12 pc. Nuggets (À La Carte)	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.99	600
KFC 12 pc. Nuggets Combo	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$10.69	1,130
KFC 36 pc. Nuggets Bucket	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$18.99	1,800
KFC 40 pc. Saucy Nuggets Party Pack	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$34.99	4,400 whole pack
KFC 5 pc. Nuggets	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$2.99	250
KFC 50 pc. Nuggets Pack	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$24.99	2,500 whole pack
KFC 8 pc. Nuggets (À La Carte)	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.49	400
KFC 8 pc. Nuggets Combo	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.69	930
KFC Popcorn Chicken	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$4.99	570
KFC Popcorn Chicken Combo	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.49	1,190
KFC Saucy Nuggets (12 pc.)	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.49	900
KFC Saucy Nuggets Combo	Nuggets	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$11.49	1,430
KFC Chicken Pot Pie	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Milk	$6.49	720
KFC Chicken Pot Pie Combo	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$7.49	930
KFC Famous Bowl Combo (Mashed Potato Bowl Combo)	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.99	800
KFC Loaded Smash’d Potato Bowl with Nuggets	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk	$5.49	950
KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.00	540
KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.99	750
KFC Mashed Potato Bowl (Famous Bowl)	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Milk, Soy	$5.00	590
KFC Nashville Hot Famous Bowl Combo	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.99	890
KFC Nashville Hot Mashed Potato Bowl	Pot Pies and Bowls	Wheat, Milk	$5.00	680
KFC Chicken Little	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$2.79	310
KFC Chicken Tender Snacker	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$3.00	370
KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.49	650
KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich Combo	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.69	1,180
KFC Meal for Two, Sandwiches & Tenders	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$16.99	2,880
KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.49	620
KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo	Sandwiches	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.60	1,150
KFC Buffalo Ranch Sauce	Sauces	Egg, Milk	$0.59	130
KFC Classic Ranch	Sauces	Egg, Milk	$0.59	120
KFC Comeback Sauce	Sauces	Egg	$0.59	110
KFC Gravy Dip Cup	Sauces	Wheat, Milk	$0.99	60
KFC Honey BBQ Sauce	Sauces	none listed · cross-contact applies	$0.59	40
KFC Honey Mustard	Sauces	Egg	$0.59	120
KFC Honey Sauce	Sauces	none listed · cross-contact applies	$0.59	40
KFC Hot Ranch Big Dip	Sauces	Egg, Milk	$1.49	350
KFC Hot Sauce	Sauces	none listed · cross-contact applies	$0.59	5
KFC Ketchup	Sauces	none listed · cross-contact applies	$0.59	20
KFC Sauce	Sauces	Egg, Soy	$0.59	90
KFC Sticky Chicky Sweet ‘n Sour Sauce	Sauces	Soy, Wheat	$0.59	45
KFC Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit	Sides	Wheat, Milk, Soy	$1.29	180
KFC Coleslaw	Sides	Egg	$2.79	170
KFC Fried Pickles	Sides	Wheat, Milk	$3.49	310
KFC Green Beans	Sides	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.79	60
KFC Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges	Sides	Wheat, Egg, Milk	$5.49	870
KFC Mac & Cheese (Side)	Sides	Wheat, Milk, Soy	$3.79	140
KFC Macaroni Salad	Sides	Wheat, Egg, Soy	$2.79	230
KFC Mashed Potato Poppers	Sides	Wheat, Milk	$3.00	200
KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy	Sides	Wheat, Milk	$2.79	130
KFC Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy)	Sides	Milk	$2.79	110
KFC Potato Wedges	Sides	Wheat	$3.89	320
KFC Secret Recipe Fries	Sides	Wheat	$3.49	320
KFC Whole Kernel Corn (Sweet Corn)	Sides	none listed · cross-contact applies	$2.79	70
KFC 4 Cookies Pack	Sweets	Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg	$4.99	880
KFC Apple Turnover	Sweets	Wheat, Soy	$1.99	290
KFC Chocolate Chip Cake	Sweets	Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg	$2.99	300
KFC Chocolate Chunk Cookie	Sweets	Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg	$1.49	220
KFC Lemon Cake	Sweets	Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg	$2.99	320
KFC Strawberry Crème Pie Poppers	Sweets	Wheat, Milk, Soy	$3.49	320
KFC 12 pc. Tenders (No Sides)	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$17.99	1,560
KFC 12 pc. Tenders Family Meal	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$26.99	2,600 to 3,800 whole meal
KFC 16 pc. Tenders (No Sides)	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$22.99	2,080
KFC 16 pc. Tenders Meal	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$31.99	4,000 to 7,300 whole meal
KFC 2 pc. Tenders	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$4.29	260
KFC 3 pc. Tenders (À La Carte)	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.99	390
KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$8.69	1,145
KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$9.99	1,275
KFC 5 pc. Tenders Combo	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$12.19	1,450
KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides)	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$12.99	1,040
KFC 8 pc. Tenders Meal	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$19.99	2,000 to 3,650 whole meal
KFC Mike’s Hot Honey Tenders Box	Tenders	Wheat, Milk	$7.00	790
KFC Single Original Recipe Tender	Tenders	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$2.29	130
KFC $10 Taste of KFC 4 pc. Meal	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$10.00	1,140 to 2,180 whole meal
KFC $11 Box Feast	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$11.00	1,610
KFC $7 Box Feast	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$7.00	1,240
KFC $9 Box Feast	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$9.00	1,610
KFC 1 pc. Chicken Fill Up	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$5.99	1,070
KFC 2 pc. Chicken Fill Up	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.99	1,090
KFC 3 pc. Tenders Fill Up	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$6.49	1,070
KFC 5 pc. Tenders Big Box	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$11.99	1,490
KFC Chicken Sandwich Big Box	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$10.99	1,430
KFC Dunk It Bucket	Value Boxes	Wheat, Milk	$7.00	780
KFC Famous Bowl Fill Up	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$7.49	1,140
KFC Popcorn Chicken Big Box	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg	$10.99	1,760
KFC Wings & Wedges Combo	Value Boxes	Wheat, Soy	$8.49	1,400
Taste of KFC 2 pc. Deal	Value Boxes	Wheat, Milk, Soy	$4.99	720

Listings drawn from the official allergen guide and marked as reference figures between audits. Formulations change without notice; the printed guide at the counter outranks every website, including this one.

The allergens by count

Allergen	Items declaring it	Share of the board	Where it comes from
Wheat	100	79%	The breading, biscuits, buns, gravy and most sauces
Milk	97	76%	Breading, biscuits, mashed potatoes, cheese, ranch sauces
Soy	89	70%	Frying oil, breading, buns, some sauces
Egg	84	66%	Mayonnaise-based sauces and slaw dressing, some breading

Declared allergens across 127 items on the current board; cross-contact applies to every one.

Items with no declared allergens

Item	Price	Calories	Protein	Sodium	Grade
Whole Kernel Corn	$2.79	70	2 g	0 mg	C
Green Beans	$2.79	60	2 g	620 mg	C
Honey BBQ Sauce	$0.59	40	0 g	210 mg	not graded
Pepsi	$2.99	210	0 g	40 mg	not graded
Diet Pepsi	$2.99	0	0 g	60 mg	not graded
MTN DEW	$2.99	230	0 g	70 mg	not graded
MTN DEW Sweet Lightning	$3.19	250	0 g	55 mg	not graded
Dr Pepper	$2.99	200	0 g	70 mg	not graded
Sweet Tea	$2.99	120	0 g	15 mg	not graded
Unsweetened Tea	$2.99	0	0 g	10 mg	not graded
Lemonade	$3.29	190	0 g	25 mg	not graded
Bottled Water	$2.19	0	0 g	0 mg	not graded
Starry	$2.99	210	0 g	40 mg	not graded
Pepsi Zero Sugar	$2.99	0	0 g	40 mg	not graded
Honey Sauce	$0.59	40	0 g	0 mg	not graded
Hot Sauce	$0.59	5	0 g	200 mg	not graded
Ketchup	$0.59	20	0 g	160 mg	not graded

No allergen declared on the nutrition guide for these items. They are prepared in kitchens that handle wheat, milk, egg and soy, so the cross-contact warning applies.

Ordering with an allergy

Filter first, then read the item page. Every item page lists its declared allergens and the components of a meal separately.
Tell the restaurant before ordering. Ask for the printed allergen guide at the counter; it outranks every website, this one included.
Ask about the fryer. Fried items share oil; the sides that never touch a fryer are corn, green beans, plain mashed potatoes and slaw.
Skip the sauces you have not checked. The sauce board lists every cup’s declared allergens; ranch declares milk and egg.
For a severe allergy, treat “not listed” as a question, not an answer. Formulations change without notice and the kitchen is shared.

More KFC guides

The wheat-free list Vegetarian and vegan at KFC Every sauce, with allergens

Questions

KFC Allergen Guide FAQs

What can I eat at KFC with a wheat allergy?

The listed-clear shortlist is short: corn, green beans and a few drinks; the breading system puts wheat in nearly everything fried. Use the No wheat filter above for the live list, and treat cross-contact as a given in a shared-fryer kitchen.

Is KFC safe for severe allergies?

The kitchen runs shared fryers and shared prep; KFC's own guidance stops short of promising separation, and so does this page. For severe allergies, 'none listed' means ask the restaurant, not order freely.

Does KFC chicken contain dairy?

The fried chicken breading system lists milk: bone-in pieces, tenders, nuggets and sandwiches all carry it. That's the single most-missed listing on the menu.

Are KFC fries gluten-free?

The fries carry no listed wheat, but they share fryer space with breaded everything: listed-clear and celiac-safe are different claims, and only the first one is this page's to make.

Where does this allergen data come from?

KFC's official allergen guide, carried here as reference figures between audits. Formulations change without notice; the printed guide at the counter is the final word.

What about peanuts and tree nuts?

KFC's core US menu doesn't list them: the big four here are wheat, milk, egg and soy. Desserts are where nut listings occasionally appear on regional items; check each page.

Which KFC items have no listed allergens?

Whole Kernel Corn, Green Beans, Honey BBQ Sauce, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, MTN DEW, MTN DEW Sweet Lightning and Dr Pepper on the current board. All are prepared in shared kitchens.

Does KFC have a sesame allergen?

No item on the current board declares sesame on the nutrition guide; check the printed guide at the counter, since buns change.

Sources

Where the facts on this page come from

KFC full nutrition guide, 2026 edition calories and nutrition for every item
KFC app and kfc.com menu listings reference prices on the review date