Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite, marking a major milestone in its crispy chicken journey. The return of the beloved menu item is a part of a strategic expansion of its chicken menu. The latest comeback brings along a brand-new sauce that’s sure to leave fans wanting more.
Taco Bell announces the return of crispy chicken nuggets
Taco Bell is bringing back its Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which sold out in less than a week after their initial launch in December 2024. In exciting news for food enthusiasts, the fast-food chain is pairing the nuggets with a new dipping sauce created with Hidden Valley Ranch.
The return comes a year after introducing its crispy chicken offerings, after which the brand has sold over 70 million crispy chicken menu items. The cult favorite item is making a comeback with an all-new Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce. It is a spicy remix of Hidden Valley Ranch’s creamy flavor and Taco Bell’s signature Diablo sauce.
The returning item, Crispy Chicken Nuggets, features all-white-meat chicken with a crispy tortilla-chip-flaked breading. They are available in multiple size options. Customers can pair them with Taco Bell’s full suite of signature sauces, including the new Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch.
Here are the combinations available with Taco Bell‘s Crispy Chicken Nuggets:
- 5-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets ($4.49): Includes the nuggets and the choice of one sauce
- 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets($7.49): Just the nuggets with the choice of two sauces
- 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo($9.49): Includes 10-piece Nuggets, Regular Fries, a large fountain drink, and a choice of 2 sauces
- Nugget Deluxe Combo ($11.49): Features 5-piece Nuggets with choice of 1 sauce, Beef Chalupa, Crunchy Taco, Regular Fries with Nacho Cheese Sauce, and a large fountain drink
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce launched nationwide on January 22. The return is part of Taco Bell’s goal to make crispy chicken a permanent menu item by 2026. It follows the recent comeback of Taco Bell’s hit Quesarito.
