Overview

• Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets will return for an eight-week nationwide run starting April 24, their longest availability since the December 2024 debut.
• The nuggets, marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs, will feature returning and new dipping sauces, including Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce.
• During their initial release, nearly 5 million customers tried the nuggets, with one in six orders including them, driving overwhelming demand that led to a sellout in under a week.
• The chain is using this relaunch to test operational scalability across its 8,000 U.S. locations, a key step before making the nuggets a permanent menu item by 2026.
• Taco Bell aims to grow its crispy chicken offerings into a $5 billion category by 2030, with additional products like chicken strips, tacos, and burritos in development.