KFC announce return of Double Down burger after five year absence

It returns for a limited time!

A new and improved version of the Double Down is being introduced as the fast food chain launches a new fiery twist on the cult item known as the Zinger Double Down.

The beast of a burger is designed for real chicken lovers - there's no bun to hold it together, only chicken.

It features two spicy Zinger fillets, with Supercharger Mayo, two slices of melted cheese and a crispy hash brown in the middle.

The Zinger Double Down will be launching on February 10 and will cost £7.49 on its own, £9.49 as part of a meal, or £11.49 in a meal box. 

But if you want to get your hands on one, you’ll have to be quick as the next level burger won’t be around for long, only available until March 16, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. 

Phoebe Syms, brand manager at KFC said: "The Double Down isn’t just a menu item — it’s a KFC icon with a cult following like no other. Fans have been calling for its return for years, and we’re beyond excited to finally bring it back with a fiery twist! 

"We’ve made sure it’s everything they remember and more, from the legendary crispy chicken ‘buns’ to brand-new packaging that keeps every bite as perfect as the first. This is all about giving our fans the ultimate Double Down experience they’ve been craving — but they’ll need to be quick, as it’s only here for a limited time!"

The burger was dubbed 'the holy grail of fast food' by one Reddit user while another said: "The stoner in me will never forget this marvel of culinary wizardry. The arteries in me probably won’t either."

A third person commented: "Don’t understand why they took this away, loved the Double Down and the sauce with it and melted cheese, would visit KFC more if they still had it."

Now fans prayers have been answered as the burger will be available in store, and online via KFC Delivery, Uber Eats or Just Eat from February 10.