ReturningWhile supplies last$8.00
McDonald's · Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal
A meal deal featuring the Quarter Pounder with Cheese sandwich, medium fries, and a drink.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Spicy Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's — launch date and LTO window
McNuggets with a crispy coating seasoned with cayenne and chili pepper for extra heat, available in 6-, 10-, 20-, and 40-piece orders.
Key data
McDonald's brought back the Spicy Chicken McNuggets, announced August 30, 2026, available from September 1, 2026. It is a returning in the wings & tenders category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 3 sources and 3 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | McDonald's |
| Launch type | Returning |
| Announced | August 30, 2026 |
| Available from | September 1, 2026 |
| Available until | Not stated |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | Not stated |
| Category | Wings & tenders |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Trade mediaSeptember 17, 2026
“The Golden Arches just announced the return of its Spicy Chicken McNuggets 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
“Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back at McDonald's restaurants nationwide for a limited time starting September 1, 2026.”
brandeating.com ↗ - Consumer mediaAugust 30, 2026
“officially returning nationwide September 1 for a limited time”
delish.com ↗
Returned 2 times
Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.
- 2026
- 2026 (this page)
Related launches
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 5$5.00
7-Eleven · Gochujang Boneless Wings
Boneless chicken wings seasoned with a gochujang glaze, garlic, doenjang, ginger and chili paste, sold as an 8-piece order.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 5$5.00
7-Eleven · bibigo Spicy Chicken Dumplings
Bite-sized dumplings made with chicken, green onion, glass noodles, cabbage and soy sauce, sold as a 10-piece order.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 5
7-Eleven · K Town Chicken Salad Sando
A chilled sandwich featuring chicken with gochujang, crispy celery, toasted sesame oil and parmesan cheese on fire & milk marble bread.
SeasonalWhile supplies last$3.79
McDonald's · Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite
A dirty soda-inspired spin on Sprite infused with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam, and finished with cranberry sprinkles.
SeasonalWhile supplies last$4.99
McDonald's · Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer
Red Bull energy drink mixed with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles, available with classic Red Bull and Red Bull Zero.