McDonald's debuts McCrispy Strips. Here's when you can get the new chicken menu item
McDonald's debuts McCrispy Strips. Here's when you can get the new chicken menu item 'The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable,' Alyssa Buetikofer, McDonald's chief marketing and customer experience officer, said.
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McDonald's is adding a new chicken dish to its menu – and no, it's not the Snack Wrap just yet.
The fast-food giant is debuting McCrispy Strips, expected to be available by May 5 in participating markets – although some restaurants have them now. The 100% white meat strips, coated with a new black pepper flavored breading, come with a new Creamy Chili Dip, described as "savory, sweet and tangy," McDonald's announced April 24.
Customers want more chicken dishes, said Alyssa Buetikofer, McDonald's chief marketing and customer experience officer, in a news release.
"The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait," she said. "We took our time, listened to our fans, and created a product we knew they would crave. And the best part is we're just getting started.'
The McCrispy Strips are the first new permanent menu item for McDonald's since 2021, when the restaurant chain added the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
"When we introduce a new menu item like McCrispy Strips, we know we have a big promise to fulfill to meet our customers' expectations,' said Cesar Piña, McDonald's senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, in the release. "We hold ourselves to the highest standard and aim to bring fans nothing less than greatness.'
McDonald's McCrispy Strips: What to know
McDonald's new McCrispy Strips can be ordered in servings of three or four strips. They come with Creamy Chili Dip sauce, but you can opt for other sauces such as Tangy Barbecue, Spicy Buffalo and Creamy Ranch.
While most restaurants will have McCrispy Strips by May 5, some locations have them now. Food blogger Burger Beast posted about purchasing the strips on April 22, calling them "crispy and flavorful."
Burger Beast posted prices of $4.99 for three strips (two sauces) and $5.99 for four strips (two sauces). McDonald's did not divulge prices, as they may vary by location and individual restaurants set prices.
For those waiting for the return of Snack Wraps, they will have to wait at least a few more weeks. The official McDonald's X account hinted at the menu item's return in a post on April 15: "snack wraps 0x.14.2025," suggesting the dish featuring chicken breast meat will arrive before October.
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