Wendy’s released their creative ‘Saucy Nuggs’ last year and may have decided to take away two delicious flavors right after fans got hooked on them.
The Saucy Nuggs, which came out around the time other popular fast-food fried chicken products began trending, originally came in four variations, from Spicy Buffalo to Garlic Parm. However, many internet users and fans of Wendy’s have noticed that two of their favorite variations, Garlic Parm and Spicy Ghost Pepper, are no longer available on their menu or at their go-to locations. This has led to chaos amongst those who loved the product, as the brand never officially announced they were letting go of the popular flavors. Read more about the nugget-related incident below.
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Wendy's Releases Four Flavors Of 'Saucy Nuggs' In June 2024
On June 10th, 2024, the famous fast food brand announced that they'd be releasing a new line of Saucy Nuggs, which consist of their popular chicken nuggets coated in a flavorful sauce. While some may argue that McDonald's has the best fast food chicken nuggets, Wendy's has been a tough competitor for years, as others prefer their chicken's peppery flavor.
As other fast food chain products became more popular through social media, like sauce-covered chicken tenders from Wingstop, Wendy's swooped in on the trend and released their Saucy Nuggs in seven flavors nationwide. The flavors included Honey BBQ, Garlic Parm, Buffalo, and Spicy Ghost Pepper. Some flavors could be combined with Wendy's signature spicy chicken nuggets for extra heat.
Throughout the last year, the Saucy Nuggs have become a fan favorite menu item, as customers shared rave reviews on social media and some frequent customers started choosing them over their regular chicken nuggets. However, two of the popular flavors have seemingly disappeared without notice from the Wendy's menu, and customers are not happy.
Fans Are 'Frustrated' After Several Wendy's Locations Stopped Serving Garlic Parm & Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggets
Over the last few months, some Wendy's fans have visited their local franchise to order either the Garlic Parm or Spicy Ghost Pepper Saucy Nuggs, only to be told that they're unavailable. One Reddit user, who is also a Wendy's customer, created a viral post on Reddit after his go-to Wendy's location said that the two popular flavors were allegedly "discontinued."
I was just wondering if anyone knows what's going on with the Garlic Parmesan flavor at Wendy's," wrote the Reddit user.
"I tried ordering it yesterday...but once I pulled up to the window, they told me it was discontinued. Was it actually discontinued, or were they just out at that location? Kinda frustrating [that] they waited until the window to say something. It's one of my favorite flavors, so I'm hoping it's not gone for good."
One Reddit user claimed that the fast food chain had discontinued the Garlic Parm and Spicy Ghost Pepper flavors of Saucy Nuggs, which several other users backed up. Other users wrote that their store had been out for days, and another Reddit member noted that their local Wendy's said "they no longer have them." Upon reading the viral post, other Wendy's customers expressed their disappointment, stating that the Garlic Parm and Spicy Ghost Pepper sauces were their favorite.
"I'll literally go anywhere else for dinner if they discontinue them," wrote a user.
"I'm so sad about the ghost pepper nuggets going," wrote another user in a different Reddit thread. "Those were my [favorite]."
"I'm going to crash out," commented another Reddit member.
While the fast food company has yet to release an official statement about the discontinuation of the two famous Saucy Nuggs flavors, Garlic Parm and Spicy Ghost Pepper are not listed on their online menu, indicating that it may officially be the end for the two sauces. However, you may have to ask your local Wendy's employees about what they know!
