# Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is Reintroducing Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in April

By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-04-18 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-nugget
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taco-bell-brings-back-fan-favorite-chicken-nuggets-with-ambitions-to-make-crispy-chicken-permanent-by-2026-302430855.html)

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Following an overwhelmingly successful limited-time release in late 2024 that sold out nationwide in less than a week, Taco Bell is reintroducing its Crispy Chicken Nuggets on April 24, 2025. The fast-food chain has announced long-term ambitions to establish crispy chicken as a permanent menu category by 2026, signaling a strategic expansion beyond its traditional Mexican-inspired offerings.

The returning Crispy Chicken Nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in a tortilla-chip breading. The distinctive twist on the classic QSR dish was developed after testing more than 50 recipe variations.

Taco Bell will make its Crispy Chicken Nuggets available in five- and 10-piece servings, paired with returning fan-favorite dipping sauces like Hidden Valley™ Fire Ranch, Bell Sauce, and Jalapeño Honey Mustard.

Image Credit: Taco Bell