Some KFC fans have been left bitterly disappointed by the fast food joint’s mashed potato balls, claiming they’re no different to frozen food from supermarkets.
Russ, a chemical engineer by trade, has won the hearts of millions with his hilarious, and often scathing, food reviews.
He recently reviewed the fan-favourite menu item – which has only just been brought back for the first time since 2011.
In a recent video on his popular account ‘Russ Eats’, the foodie gave the dish a seven out of 10 mainly for its nostalgic value.
‘They’re pretty good, and they have the KFC flavouring, however they remind me of the McCain potato smiley faces,’ he said. ‘But they taste a bit squishier.’
KFC fans have been left bitterly disappointed by the fast food joint’s mashed potato balls, claiming they’re no different to frozen food from supermarkets
The foodie provided an explanation for his subpar rating.
‘We’re spoilt for choice these days,’ he said.
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‘We have so much of stuff in the frozen section at Coles and Woolies, and we have our air fryers.’
He added, ‘Back in the day, we didn’t have any of that. Which is why these were so good.’
Several of his fans agreed with his assessment.
‘I never liked the KFC mashies, they taste like powdered mash potato,’ a man said.
‘I had some, but I still prefer the gravy mashies from the supermarket,’ another added.
A third wrote: ‘You can buy these at Woolies and they absolutely taste better than KFC.’
A foodie recently shared photos of his Woolworths mashed potato balls with gravy filling
Another foodie recently shared photos of his Woolworths mashed potato balls with gravy filling.
‘Eight potato mashies with gravy filling for $5.30 Woolworths,’ he captioned the photos.
He added, ’10 minutes in the air fryer. KFC have mashies at [$4.95 for six]. These ones are pretty big and delicious.’
Many others also regularly bought supermarket mashed potato balls.
‘So easy and cheap to make these,’ a mum wrote.
‘I was so happy to find these when KFC discontinued theirs,’ another said.
A third wrote: ‘The jalapeno ones are amazing. I’ve been having them on Friday nights as my treat. Better than KFC!’
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