McDonald's announces return of cult item dubbed 'best thing they ever made'
McDonald’s continues to roll with the punches this summer, announcing that a firm favourite will return to menus in the United States for a limited time. Here’s everything you need to know, including exactly when you can start munching again.
This month alone has seen the legendary fast-food brand make some game-changing moves, including collaborating with Red Bull to create the electrifying Dragonberry Energizer.
A creamy new Caesar Sauce, made with parmesan, garlic and hints of lemon, was introduced in July alongside the Caesar Snack Wrap, McCrispy Strips, and a Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit.
And don’t forget that right now, kids can dive into Happy Meals to find a crossover collection of eight Hello Kitty and Friends x Godzilla collectable toys.
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Now, McDonald’s has revealed that a product described by one customer as ‘the best thing they ever made’ is back in business.
“I used to pray for times like these,” typed someone else on X, while another remarked that the news was ‘not a drill’.
As reported by People Magazine, participating McDonald’s locations across the nation will begin selling Spicy Chicken McNuggets with Mighty Hot Sauce once again.
The item comes breaded in a spicy tempura coating mixed with aged cayenne and chilli peppers, while the dip is made with crushed red pepper, spicy chilies, savory garlic and a hint of sweetness.
Both are available for an exclusive period from Tuesday 1 September.
“Spicy nuggets at McDonald’s are back. I used to pray for times like these,” a social media user commented after hearing that Spicy McChicken Nuggets were returning for the first time since 2024.
A second commented: “McDonald’s near me just brought back spicy nuggets n they are genuinely good as f**k, I’m so happy.”
“Spicy nuggets are back at mcdonald’s I repeat spicy nuggets are back at mcdonald’s!!!” someone else wrote.
Two years ago, the Spicy Chicken McNuggets only appeared in Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Antonio, Memphis, Tennessee—so be prepared to travel to taste the icon.
In a previous statement, a McDonald’s spokesperson suggested that limited-time products ‘allow restaurants to serve new menu items based on the latest industry trends while still maintaining a menu of fan-favourites for their customers’.
They also claimed former classics could always make a comeback as long as the fan demand is strong enough.
“If our customers truly can’t get enough, there’s always a chance we’ll bring limited-time menu items back in the future,” they claimed, as per People Magazine.
You know the score, get them before they are gone!
Ella Scott