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McDonald’s just announced a major menu upgrade.
The fast food chain is introducing Spicy McNuggets this month–and we cannot wait to try them. This is the first time McDonald’s has introduced a new flavor of McNuggets in the United States since they were added to the menu in 1983.
Keep reading for all the details!
According to the press release, these McNuggets have a tempura coating of cayenne and chili peppers, giving them a kick. And if they still are not spicy enough for you, McDonald's has got you covered.
The fast food chain is also introducing the Mighty Hot Sauce for dipping. Made from red peppers and spicy chilis, this spicy sauce can help turn up the heat.
The press release continues, quoting Vice President of Menu Innovation, Linda VanGosen: "This is the first time we’ve introduced a new flavor of our classic Chicken McNuggets in the U.S. since they came to menus in 1983."
She continues, "As our customers have been asking for Spicy McNuggets for some time now, we couldn’t think of a better time to bring them to our menus. We can’t wait for McNuggets fans to get a taste of these new spicy options."
According to Eater, this addition to McDonald's menu marks the fast food chain joining the competition against other chains like Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.
The article explains, "McDonald’s is stepping back into the so-called 'fast-food chicken wars' that Popeyes kicked off last summer with a direct challenge to Chick-fil-A. In the past year, Wendy’s brought back its spicy chicken nuggets, KFC tested a new chicken sandwich in Florida, Taco Bell tested crispy chicken wings at at least one location, and McDonald’s itself tested two new chicken sandwiches at select locations amid franchisees’ requests for a new crispy sandwich to compete in the race."
The Spicy McNuggets will be available at McDonald's starting September 16. Plus, that's not the only new menu item you can expect. The fast food chain is also adding a Chips Ahoy McFlurry to their menu at participating locations for a limited time.
With that in mind, if you head to McDonald's later this month, you can expect to enjoy the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
