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Mighty Hot Sauce at McDonald's — launch date and LTO window
A new dipping sauce combining crushed red pepper and other chile with garlic and a bit of sweetness, launched alongside returning Spicy Chicken McNuggets.
Key data
McDonald's launched the Mighty Hot Sauce, announced August 30, 2026, available from September 1, 2026. It is a limited-time offer in the sauces & dips category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 3 sources and 3 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | McDonald's |
| Launch type | Limited-time offer |
| Announced | August 30, 2026 |
| Available from | September 1, 2026 |
| Available until | While supplies last |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | Not stated |
| Category | Sauces & dips |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Trade mediaSeptember 17, 2026
“along with a new Mighty Hot Sauce, which combines crushed red pepper and other chile with garlic and a bit of sweetness.”
restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗ - Consumer mediaAugust 31, 2026
“They're joined by the return of Mighty Hot Sauce .”
brandeating.com ↗ - Consumer mediaAugust 30, 2026
“Mighty Hot Sauce is back alongside them, pairing red pepper and garlic with a nice touch of sweetness in every dip.”
delish.com ↗
Returned 2 times
Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.
- 2026
- 2026 (this page)
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