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Sky News AU
40 minutes ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
McDonald's reveals new Chicken McWings, two dipping sauces will be permanently available on Australian menus after trial run
McDonald's has unveiled a permanent change to its menu set to take effect this week in stores across Australia. The fast food giant has confirmed Chicken McWings will now hold a regular place on Macca's menus in stores, drive-throughs and kiosks from Wednesday. Two new dipping sauces: smooth and creamy Ranch, and chilli and peppery Spicy Buffalo are also here to stay to accompany the chicken pieces, Macca's further revealed. Chicken McWings will be available in a three-piece serving with one sauce or a five-piece offering with two sauces, either on their own or in a meal. McDonald's Australia Marketing Director of Menu and Branding Amanda Nakad said the menu addition comes after a successful trial of Chicken McWings on social media. "It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order," Ms Nakad said in a statement. "Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. "It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started." Popular Melbourne-based food influencer Nectorious Papi has lauded the menu change, saying the Chicken McWings have won him over. "My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish – it's seriously so good," he said in a statement. Chicken McWings can be purchased via drive-throughs, in-store kiosks, at the front counter and through the MyMacca's app. The fast food company has trialled a series of new items on its menu in the last couple of months, including limited-edition Vegemite fries as part of its summer menu. Last year, Macca's also released its McSmart Meal deal which is designed to give customers greater value for money while many Aussies feel the pinch financially amid a cost of living crisis. McDonald's recently recorded its largest drop in same-store sales in the United States since the Covid-19 pandemic at 3.6 per cent. Macca's also suffered a one per cent drop in global comparable sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Perth Now
5 hours ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Crispy, juicy and with some delicious sauces
McDonald's Australia has announced it's Chicken McWings are here to stay, adding them to their permanent menu from Wednesday. After a secret trial run at select stores, mainly on the east coast, the McWings became a social media sensation. Hungry fans were rapt with the wings coming in a golden, crispy coating that had just the right amount of crunch combined perfectly with the introduction of a new ranch dipping sauce and the returning spicy buffalo sauce. McDonald's spokesperson Amanda Nakad said the positive response during the trial period ensured their place on the permanent menu, alongside fan favourites the McChicken, McCrispy and the ever popular chicken nuggets. 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order,' she said. 'It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started.' Chicken McWings and Ranch Sauce Credit: McDonald's Wings are available in either three or five piece, by themselves or in a meal, the three piece option comes with one sauce and the five piece option with a choice of two.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item following 'secret' trial
McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item nationwide. From Wednesday June 11, customers around the country will be able to get their hands on crispy deep-fried Chicken McWings. Earlier this year the fast food chain secretly trialled the product at selected locations and the results on social media showed it was a hit among customers. This ultimately lead to the decision to release the offering on the permanent menu. The tasty wings are made using 100 per cent RSPCA approved Aussie chicken wrapped a golden coating that's crispy with every bite. Diners will be able to order either three wings or five wings alongside the choice of a new creamy ranch sauce or spicy buffalo sauce. News of the return of the cult-favourite menu item will likely set fans racing to the nearest McDonald's. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald's Australia, said: 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order. Diners will be able to order either three wings or five wings alongside the choice of a new creamy ranch sauce or spicy buffalo sauce 'Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started,' she continued. Foodie influencer Nectorious Papi added: 'There's a lot of wings on the market, but Chicken McWings have totally won me over, and they're even better with Ranch Sauce and Spicy Buffalo Sauce. 'I love that Macca's is a one-stop shop now - you can grab all your faves in one order. My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish - it's seriously so good.'
News.com.au
9 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘So good': Macca's unveils new permanent menu item
In a move set to thrill chicken enthusiasts, McDonald's is adding its fan-favourite Chicken McWings to the permanent menu from Wednesday, June 11. Following a successful trial that sparked buzz on social media earlier this year, Chicken McWings will be available in three-piece or five-piece servings, either on their own or as part of a meal, at restaurants nationwide. The juicy wings are made from 100 per cent Aussie, RSPCA Approved chicken, wrapped in a golden, crispy coating. Also joining the line-up are two permanent dipping sauces to accompany the McWings: a new Ranch Sauce and a returning Spicy Buffalo Sauce. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald's Australia, said, 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order'. She added: 'Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's – and we're just getting started.' A McDonald's spokesperson explained that prices are set at a restaurant level, and people are advised to check their nearest Macca's for more information. Aussie foodie influencer, Nectorious Papi, raved about the new addition. 'There's a lot of wings on the market, but Chicken McWings have totally won me over, and they're even better with Ranch Sauce and Spicy Buffalo Sauce,' he said. 'I love that Macca's is a one-stop shop now – you can grab all your faves in one order. My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish – it's seriously so good.' This move comes after Macca's confirmed to in December that it was trialling the crispy snacks in select New South Wales restaurants. Then in March, it confirmed the McWings trial had been extended. 'Macca's is always looking for new ways to tantalise those tastebuds,' a spokesman said at the time. 'We are trialling juicy, tender Chicken McWings in select restaurants across New South Wales and South Australia only.' Foodies caught wind of the trial, taking to social media to let their followers in on the 'hidden' menu item. Popular food content creator Adrian Widjy made the discovery at the West Ryde location in Sydney. 'Run for this hidden menu item at West Ryde Macca's,' he said. 'They now serve fried, battered chicken wings. It is thick, juicy, super savoury and has a peppery kick.' Russ Eats also reviewed the McWings at the end of last year, saying they tasted 'hot and fresh'. Social media users were over the moon, with some drawing comparisons to a popular Macca's item in Indonesia. 'OMG I gotta try this,' one said. Another social media user wrote: 'Just like ayam goreng in Indonesian Maccas. Now we need rice'.
