McDonald’s just couldn’t ignore the growing outcry from its loyal customer base any longer.
And executives from the golden arches made a decision that will soon have fast-food lovers cheering wildly.
That’s because massive customer demand just forced McDonald’s to bring back this fan-favorite menu item.
Chicken nuggets remain one of the most popular items on any fast-food restaurant’s menu.
They are equally loved by kids and adults alike.
And McDonalds’ chicken McNuggets are no exception, with more than 34 million of the golden delicious nuggets sold each and every day.
But McDonald’s was falling behind its top competitor, Wendy’s, due to a lack of a spicy option for McNuggets.
Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets are one of the best-selling items at the chain, and it appeared they had the spicy nugget market cornered.
But now, after continued, and growing, customer outcry, McDonald’s is bringing back their Spicy Chicken McNuggets.
McDonald’s spicy McNuggets are finally back
McDonald’s began rolling out Spicy Chicken McNuggets at select locations around the country in late March.
“Spice-loving McDonald’s fans, you’re in luck – because our Spicy Chicken McNuggets are returning to the menu in select local markets. Breaded in a crispy tempura coating and flavorfully spiced with a blend of cayenne and chili pepper, they bring an extra kick of heat to the classic McNuggets you know and love. The Spicy Chicken McNuggets will be available starting March 25, for a limited time only at participating restaurants,” a statement from McDonald’s read.
The Spicy McNuggets became an instant fan favorite after they were first released in 2020 for a limited run.
The spicy nuggets were the first addition to the McNuggets lineup since they were first launched more than 40 years ago.
And they were brought back again for a very limited time in 2023, to the utter delight of fast-food fanatics looking for a little heat.
But shortly after they disappeared from the menu again spicy nugget fans started online petitions to try and convince McDonald’s executives to make spicy McNuggets a permanent addition to McDonald’s menu.
Of course, this should come as no surprise, when they were first released in 2020, they were sold out in a matter of weeks because of the overwhelming demand.
Spicy McNuggets return that satisfying burn
Time Out’s Morgan Olsen wrote a review of the Spicy McNuggets when they were first launched in 2020 that said they were crunchier than the original version.
“The first thing I noticed is that these nuggets wear a reddish-hued shell that’s slightly sturdier and crunchier than their plain counterpart (a bonus in my book). That tempura coating is seasoned with cayenne and chili peppers, which ignites your taste buds with a subtle but satisfying burn,” Olsen wrote.
McDonald’s now joins Burger King in running the limited-edition spicy nuggets.
Burger King has had ghost pepper nuggets and fiery nuggets on limited runs over the years.
Now fans are crossing their fingers that this time, McDonald’s will listen to them and make Spicy Chicken McNuggets a permanent addition to the menu.
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