KFC Vegan Food & Drink Options (2023 Menu)

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Although there arent many options available for vegans, we make it quick and easy using this guide! Scroll down to see our top vegan food and drink recommendations, or use the search box below to search the full KFC menu.

Food Sections: How to Order Vegan Food | Best Vegan Food | Full KFC Food Menu
Drink Sections: How to Order Vegan Drinks | Best Vegan Drinks | Full KFC Drink Menu
Also See: KFC Ingredients To Avoid

Icon Key:

✅ – Vegan when ordered directly off the menu.
⚠ – Not Vegan, but can be customized to be vegan.
🛑 – Not Vegan, cannot be customized to be vegan.

💡 We regularly update these pages to ensure accuracy, however, menus change seasonally and ingredient usage may also change over time. We recommend verifying the ingredients of menu items before ordering if you have strict dietary needs. Our guide is based upon U.S. menu items – international items may vary.


How To Order Vegan Food At KFC

  • When ordering food, avoid options with butter, cheese, cream, eggs, honey, meat and milk.
  • Most KFC’s items are not vegan due to the butter, cheese, eggs, honey, meat, and milk they contain. However, they have some vegan friendly sides, like the House Side Salad and Corn on the Cob.
  • No-Go on the Ceasar Salad – it contains cheese and milk!

⚠ Fried options are cooked in the same oil as menu items that contain non-vegan ingredients. You can decide if these fit your dietary preferences.

Best KFC Vegan Food Options

  1. Corn on the Cob – Classic summertime snack that’s vegan friendly. Plus, it’s corn!
  2. House Side Salad – A healthy option for any time of the day.
  3. Secret Recipe Fries – Who can say “no” to fries? They’re a family favorite snack for everyone!
  4. Marzetti Light Italian Dressing – A dressing that pairs well with your House Side Salad.

Browse The Full KFC Food Menu:

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Original Chicken Recipe | Extra Crispy Chicken | Kentucky Grilled Chicken | Spicy Crispy Chicken | Extra Crispy Tenders | Kentucky Fried Wings | Popcorn Nuggets | Nashville Hot Chicken | Homestyle Sides | Sandwiches | Pot Pie & Bowls | Salads | Desserts | Dipping Sauces & Condiments

How To Order Vegan Drinks At KFC

  • Most of the drinks on the menu are vegan friendly!
  • The only items on the list to avoid are milk.

Best KFC Vegan Drink Options

  1. Soft Drinks – Crispy and bubbly. A classic you can pair with any meal.
  2. Tropicana Fruit Punch – Refreshing with a sweet punch to it!
  3. Sobe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate – A seriously refreshing, and thirst quenching drink.
  4. Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch – Simple yet sweet, a drink both kids and adults can enjoy!

Browse The Full KFC Drink Menu:

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Soft Drinks | Tea, Milk, & Juice | More Drinks

Non-Vegan Ingredients To Avoid

Aside from the more obvious items like meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, here are some specific non-vegan items on the KFC menu that you’ll want to avoid:

  • Caesar Side Salad – The caesar dressing contains cheese and milk. Try the House Side Salad with Italian dressing instead!
  • Mashed Potatoes – This classic side contains milk.
  • Biscuit – Be aware – milk lurks within.
  • Coleslaw – This side has eggs mixed into the dressing.

Vegan KFC Food Menu

Original Chicken Recipe

Original Chicken Recipe

Extra Crispy Chicken

Extra Crispy Chicken

Kentucky Grilled Chicken

Kentucky Grilled Chicken

Spicy Crispy Chicken

Spicy Crispy Chicken

Extra Crispy Tenders

Extra Crispy Tenders

Kentucky Fried Wings

Kentucky Fried Wings

Popcorn Nuggets

Popcorn Nuggets

Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

Homestyle Sides

Homestyle Sides

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Pot Pie & Bowls

Pot Pie & Bowls

Salads

Salads

Dressing & Croutons

Desserts

Desserts

Dipping Sauces & Condiments

Dipping Sauces & Condiments

Vegan KFC Drink Menu

Beverages

Soft Drinks

Tea, Milk, & Juice

More Drinks

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