McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets are coming back

McDonald's is bringing back its Spicy Chicken McNuggets for a limited time. The fast-food giant will return the Spicy Chicken McNuggets to the menu nationwide starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a limited time. Breaded in a spicy tempura coating made with a blend of cayenne and chili peppers, the hot nug

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McDonald's is bringing back its Spicy Chicken McNuggets for a limited time.

The fast-food giant will return the Spicy Chicken McNuggets to the menu nationwide starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a limited time. Breaded in a spicy tempura coating made with a blend of cayenne and chili peppers, the hot nuggets had their first run in September 2020.

McDonald's have brought Spicy Chicken McNuggets back for several limited time regional runs on the menu since 2020, when they became the first flavor McDonald's USA introduced to the McNugget since the menu item's debut in 1983.

Also available: McDonald’s Mighty Hot Sauce, made with "crushed red pepper, spicy chilis, savory garlic and a hint of sweetness, this saucy little number is everything and more," according

to McDonald's menu spotter site.

McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets return to the menu for a limited time nationwide starting Tuesday, September 1. Also available: McDonald’s Mighty Hot Sauc.

Spicy chicken nugget wars?

Competitors have offered up their own take on spicy chicken nuggets. They are currently on the menu at Wendy's, while Burger King and Taco Bell have offered them in the past.

Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com.

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