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Taco Bell Brings Back Crispy Chicken With Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce on Oct. 16

The limited run tests demand ahead of a 2026 permanence decision.

Taco Bell Crispy Chicken lineup with franks red hot and nacho fries
Taco Bell is partnering with Frank’s RedHot on a new hot sauce for its crispy chicken. (Photo courtesy of Taco Bell)

Overview

  • The lineup will be available for a short time at participating locations starting Oct. 16 in four formats: a burrito, a soft taco, Chicken Nacho Fries, and crispy chicken strips.
  • Taco Bell’s collaboration with Frank’s RedHot debuts a Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce that blends Buffalo flavor with Taco Bell’s Diablo and spicy ranch.
  • Suggested pricing is $5.49 for the burrito, $2.99 for the soft taco, $4.99 for the Chicken Nacho Fries, and $6.99 for the strips, with prices varying by restaurant.
  • The return follows a July offering that paired Crispy Chicken with a Sweet Chipotle BBQ Sauce as Taco Bell continued iterative trials through 2025.
  • Access and offers may vary by location, with some Rewards promotions such as the soft taco appearing on a Welcome Reward picklist for new members and roughly 8,101 U.S. restaurants reported by one outlet.