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Taco Bell is bringing back its fan-favorite crispy chicken nuggets after their short stint on the menu in 2024 — and foodies will be delighted to learn that they’ll soon be a permanent fixture. Taco Bell might be known for its status as a Mexican-inspired fast-food joint, but they famously brought on an American classic, crispy chicken nuggets , in 2024. The unexpected addition sparked a wide variety of reactions online, many of which were in the vein of “shut up and take my money.
” It’s not hard to see why: fast-food lovers couldn’t get enough of the crispy nuggets, which are marinated in jalapeno buttermilk and coated in tortilla chips. They weren’t on the menu for long..
. but fans shouldn’t worry, as the company’s next initiative aims to bring them back for the long-haul. Taco Bell US is releasing chicken nuggets this week pic.
twitter.com/2oZaJF8rNl Taco Bell’s crispy chicken nuggets were so popular they’re becoming permanent Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery, revealed in an April 17 press release that the chain plans on making them a permanent addition to the menu specifically because they were such a big hit with diners. In fact, they completely sold out in less than a week back in December 2024.
“The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we’re looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want,” Montgomery said. “We know we’re not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they’re bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell,” he added. The nuggets officially came back to the menu on April 24, 2025, and are promised to become permanent in 2026.
Related Burger King’s Donut Burger sparks debate over bizarre new menu item Taco Bell chicken nugget meals & prices Customers can order their nuggets in several ways, including individually a la carte and as part of a meal combo, as seen below: Crispy Chicken Nuggets a la carte: 5-piece nugget + 1 dipping sauce: $3.99 10-piece nugget + 2 dipping sauces: $6.99 Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo: includes Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink.
5-piece nugget combo + 1 dipping sauce: $5.99 10-piece nugget combo + 2 dipping sauces: $8.99 This is just the latest viral item to make a comeback on Taco Bell’s menu after the chain reintroduced the giant Cheez-It that first made waves in May 2024.
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