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McDonald’s Adds Caesar Sauce and Panko‑Breaded McCrispy Strips

The company says the limited‑time creamy, lemon‑tinged Caesar sauce and reformulated strips respond to customer feedback and will reach restaurants in stages.

Overview

  • McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that it will begin offering a limited‑time Caesar Sauce nationwide on July 21, described as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend with notes of lemon.
  • The chain confirmed it has reformulated the McCrispy Strips with a new panko breading intended to make the strips crunchier, and those updated strips will arrive at restaurants over the coming weeks.
  • The Caesar Sauce will appear across several chicken items, including a Caesar Snack Wrap priced at $2.99 nationwide, a Bacon Caesar McCrispy sandwich, and a standalone Caesar dip cup at participating restaurants.
  • McDonald’s says the changes were driven by customer feedback seeking a crispier strip, and the company is positioning the sauce and strip update as part of its ongoing effort to refresh and promote chicken menu options.
  • The rollout continues a broader chicken strategy that began with the Snack Wrap’s nationwide return in 2025 and uses limited‑time sauces and sandwich variations to drive visits and sales.