Many of us order at Wendy’s, because first of all, it’s fast and secondly it’s delicious and filling. When it comes to the preparation of certain foods served at fast food stores, we seldom worry about the techniques they opt for cooking. 

Today’s topic is Wendy’s baked potato. Wendy’s baked potatoes are probably more popular than its fries. So, what’s special about Wendy’s baked potatoes? Why shouldn’t you order baked potatoes at some of Wendy’s stores? We’ll answer these questions to unveil something important about one of your Wendy’s beloved foods. 

What’s Special about Wendy’s Baked Potato

Many people visit Wendy’s to taste their well-known baked potato. It is served with several different toppings and ingredients. You can order plain baked potato, cheese baked potato, bacon cheese baked potato, chili and cheese baked potato, and sour cream and chive baked potato. 

You can also ask for other toppings according to your taste and preference. Pickled jalapeños, beer cheese sauce, crispy fried onions, and muenster are all complimenting dressings for baked potatoes. Baked potatoes taste delicious with or without additional ingredients. So, what’s the secret to Wendy’s baked potato?

Wendy’s baked potato was first served in 1983. It has always been in demand because it was considered a low-calorie, healthy food that also tastes delicious. Its warmth and taste may remind you of old-fashioned homemade dishes that are so comforting. 

Additionally, they use fresh toppings and flavorful cheese. For instance, the cheddar cheese sauce they add to baked potatoes is flavored with additional flavors to improve its taste.  According to Wendy’s website, the cheddar cheese sauce contains tomato juice concentrate, onion juice concentrate, and paprika. 

Wendy’s baked potatoes are also affordable. That’s why they still remain so required in all its 7000 locations worldwide as they sell 1 million baked potatoes every week. 

What’s Wrong with Wendy’s Baked Potato

No other well-known fast food restaurant offers baked potatoes. Why? Because we all know that it usually takes almost an hour to bake a whole potato. So, how does Wendy’s serve baked potatoes so fast? 

You may be disappointed but many former employees report that not all Wendy’s restaurants cook it properly. The thing is that, if you wait for an hour for your order, then you can make sure it’s truly cooked in the oven. Otherwise, it’s just “cooked” in a microwave and that’s not what we are after. 

Wendy’s Baked Potato Menu with Prices 

Plain baked potato	$2.69
Sour cream and chive	$3.09
Bacon cheese	$3.69
Chili cheese	$3.69
Plain cheese	$3.39

Note that the baked potato menu and prices may vary from store to store. 

FAQs

Is salt added to Wendy’s baked potatoes?

Salt is not added to Wendy’s baked potatoes during the preparation process. 

How many calories are in Wendy’s baked potatoes?

Plain Potato: 232 kcal

Cheese Baked Potato: 342 kcal

Bacon & Cheese Potato: 405 kcal

Chili Cheese Baked Potato: 428 kcal

Is Wendy’s baked potato gluten-free?

Yes, Wendy’s baked potato is gluten-free but you should also be careful with your choice of toppings if you are after a gluten-free diet.