Oreo Puts 3 Comeback Flavors to Vote for 2027 Return

Q: Which of these bizarre limited-edition Oreo flavors is secretly dominating the taste tests before the October voting deadline?

Banana Pudding appears to be the early front-runner in outside reviews, though Deep Fried is close behind as the safer crowd-pleaser. Across the tasting coverage tied to Oreo’s “Twist, Lick, Vote” campaign, Banana Pudding is most often described as the standout. Several early reviews said it delivered the clearest flavor match, with banana-and-vanilla pudding creme and vanilla-wafer-style cookies that reminded tasters of the real dessert. Broader editor and consumer roundups also generally favored it overall. Deep Fried, however, may be the sleeper contender because it is repeatedly described as the most familiar and widely likable. Some reviewers called it their personal favorite, saying it tastes closest to a traditional Oreo, just butterier and more carnival-inspired. That gives it broad appeal even if it is not always the most memorable. Chicken & Waffles is getting the most attention for novelty, but it is the most polarizing of the three. Reviews say it leans sweet-and-savory with maple, salt and spice notes, and while some tasters were pleasantly surprised, it has not emerged as the most consistent favorite. So before the Oct. 12 voting deadline, the best evidence suggests Banana Pudding is quietly leading taste tests, with Deep Fried positioned as the strongest challenger and Chicken & Waffles more of a divisive wild card. The official winner will be announced Oct. 13.

3 articles · Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Aug 22

Oreo opened voting on three retired-style contenders—Banana Pudding, Deep Fried and Chicken & Waffles—with the winner set for a nationwide shelf return in 2027.
Fans can sample the cookies by ordering them online through the "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign, which lets each vote help decide the comeback flavor.
A year's supply of original Oreos is being offered as a sweepstakes prize for voters, while the brand has also sent sample boxes to social media influencers to build buzz.
69 News' 4 p.m. crew joined that promotion push by taste-testing and rating the three candidates on air.