Taco Bell is turning up the heat with a new partnership that’s bound to be red hot.
For a limited time, the iconic Mexican-inspired fast-food chain is joining forces with Frank’s RedHot to launch four new menu items — all featuring the iconic signature tangy, spicy kick. Whether you want to sink your teeth into burritos, tacos, or fries, there’s a fiery flavor combo for everyone. The new items will be available starting Wednesday, October 16.
In a press release Taco Bell said, “Frank’s RedHot Diablo raises the bar, serving up a Buffalo sauce remix that proves Crispy Chicken isn’t just a fling, it’s here for the long haul. With eyes still set on locking in fan-favorite crispy chicken items permanently, the future of Taco Bell is crispy.”
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Burrito
According to Taco Bell, this burrito features crispy chicken strips layered with shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled. Finished with your choice of Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch. ($5.49)
Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Soft Taco
This taco starts with a soft flour tortilla and is filled with a crispy chicken strip, purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese, topped with Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch. ($2.99)
Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries
Want a spiced-up late snack? These Seasoned Nacho Fries topped with slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of Frank’s RedHot Diablo. ($4.99)
Crispy Chicken Strips with Spicy Ranch
Lastly we have crispy chicken strips that are sure to be a crowd pleaser. This features four crispy, all-white-meat chicken strips coated in crunchy tortilla chip breading and served with your choice of Spicy Ranch or Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce. ($6.99)
Global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews spoke about the new and exciting collaboration saying, “For decades, our sauces have become a core part of the Taco Bell experience.”
“Crispy Chicken is our stage for flavor innovation, with every new sauce collaboration breaking new ground. We take our sauces seriously — they’re the hero of our continued success and reinforces there’s no limit to how we reimagine the classics.”
Which item are you most looking forward to trying?