Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets are back. Guests can pair them with the new Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce for the ultimate spicy kick. Taco Bell is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their chicken nuggets by offering an upgrade.first
Taco Bell is turning up the heat with the return of fan-favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets and the debut of the all-new Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce. This marks a one-year milestone in its crispy-chicken run.
A year after making crispy chicken a menu star with over 70 million crispy chicken menu items sold since launch, Taco Bell is turning up the heat on its fan-favorite lineup. This comeback marks the next milestone in Taco Bell’s sauce-fueled journey to make crispy chicken a brand-new classic, capping off a year of fan-fueled momentum.
Taco Bell Crispy Chicken: A Year of Crispy Wins and an Even Hotter Next Chapter
Since making their debut in Taco Bell’s lineup, Crispy Chicken has driven nearly a quarter of all new customers to the brand in 2025, and “Nuggets” have quickly skyrocketed to cult-favorite status. Made from all-white-meat chicken and coated in a uniquely crispy tortilla-chip-flaked breading, Crispy Chicken Nuggets became a breakout hit that helped establish Taco Bell as a crispy chicken destination on its own terms.
Now, the brand is building on that momentum with a re-release of Crispy Chicken Nuggets paired with a ranch that truly brings the heat: Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce. The new ranch is a spicy remix blending Hidden Valley Ranch’s beloved creamy ranch flavor with the smoky heat of Taco Bell’s fan-favorite Diablo sauce.
“Over the past year, our crispy chicken has built a loyal fanbase faster than we could’ve imagined — and we’re just getting started,” said Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s global chief food innovation officer. “Bringing back Crispy Chicken Nuggets while leveling up our collab with Hidden Valley Ranch is our way of doubling down on what fans are clearly craving: big flavor, bold heat, and unexpected twists that only Taco Bell can deliver.”
The Next Chapter in Sauce Innovation
Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce is the latest in Taco Bell and Hidden Valley Ranch’s growing history of collaboration, showing that iconic sauces can provide serious flavor cred. What started with Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce now evolves into a fiercer, flavor-packed follow-up built for fans who like their ranch with an unapologetic kick.
“Our goal was simple: take the ranch fans love and give it a fiery upgrade worthy of Taco Bell’s bold flavors,” said Michelle Amador, Head of Away-From-Home Sales & Partnerships at Hidden Valley Ranch. “Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce delivers on that promise with a perfect balance of cool and heat.”
Taco Bell Crispy Chicken: Menu Availability and Pricing
Crispy Chicken Nuggets return in multiple size options, available with Taco Bell’s full suite of signature sauces:
- 5-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets: $4.49 (choice of 1 sauce)
- 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets: $7.49 (choice of 2 sauces)
- 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo: $9.49 (Includes 10pc Nuggets, Regular Fries, large fountain drink, and choice of 2 sauces)
- Nugget Deluxe Combo: $11.49 (Features 5pc Nuggets with choice of 1 sauce, Beef Chalupa Supreme, Crunchy Taco, Regular Fries with Nacho Cheese Sauce, and large fountain drink)
Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce will be available starting January 22 at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide and in the Taco Bell app. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at www.TacoBell.com. You can also use the official Taco Bell website to find your nearest location, whether in your local town or near Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World.
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