McDonald’s is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite (AND Adding Something Brand New!) and We Are *Screaming*

Just take a really deep breath, everyone, now. You might remember wistful social media posts over the years. Folks signed online petitions too. Maybe you sent strong emails, wanting items back. This news hits your feelings hard. McDonald’s has been part of our lives for a very long time. They actually started way back in 1940. The menu has constantly changed beyond the Big Macs we know. Not all experiments stayed on the menu forever. Some things leaving felt like a hole was left. But hey, the big fast – food place listens. Sometimes people yelling online actually works out well.

You heard it correctly about this for certain. The internet shouted requests quite loudly. Sometimes the golden arches listened, you see. The snack wraps were absolutely iconic items. Those wonderful, portable, tasty bundles will return officially in 2025. Can you possibly believe this is real? Customers had to email the president a lot. It proves that our group fast – food memories have power. The return of the Snack Wrap is still kind of far. But this big news got us thinking a lot more. Other wild foods graced the menu before. Then they disappeared, leaving us wanting them.

We will now take a trip down memory lane. It might make you feel a bit sad, perhaps. We will recall the foods we missed the very most anyway. We will relive their glory days all over again. Maybe we keep hoping they come back. If Snack Wraps return, the future feels open now. First up are cinnamon melts, which are gone sadly now. Oh, Cinnamelts, we miss you very much, friends. McDonald’s changed breakfast in 1975 with the Egg McMuffin. Cinnamon Melts were added to the menu in 2007. It felt like a golden age for morning treats anyway.

These weren’t just any basic cinnamon rolls, you know. They were served in small, gooey pieces easily. They were often totally covered in thick cream cheese icing. They were also packed with the warm, sweet flavor of cinnamon and brown sugar. They tasted more like dessert than breakfast, really. But it seemed that nobody cared much at all. They quickly became fan favorites. People called them Cinnamelts if they knew. Everyone knew because they were very good. Despite being liked, the Cinnamelts vanished. This happened ten years after they first showed up.

They just mysteriously vanished from the list. Most customers were confused by their leaving. McDonald’s mentioned it on X, once called Twitter. However, they never told us clearly why they left. Fans were quite dedicated about it. An online petition got thousands of signatures. Thousands of people signed it, asking them to come back. Yet, sadly, nothing worked. It hurts us to say this, but it’s likely that based on past actions, they may not return. But perhaps a dreamer could still hope. We keep the petition link just in case it happens.

The next list item lost was chicken tenders. People missed the Buttermilk Crispy ones dearly. The history of chicken tenders at McDonald’s was tricky. Back in 1996, tenders were added. They seemed to be trying to match the success of McNuggets, replacing the McChicken item that left that year. Early chicken strips popped on and off the menu many times through the early 2000s. They came back in 2004 – 2005 as Chicken Selects. Guess what about these strips right here. These were the exact strips used in snack wraps. The return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 brings part of them back.

The Chicken Selects were finally discontinued in 2013, leaving an empty space that called for the return of tenders. Then, hope returned for hungry people. Tenders returned in 2017. These were named the Buttermilk Crispy ones at that time. They quickly became a big hit anyway. Folks praised their taste and texture, they said. But their time on the menu was brief again. They finally stopped selling them in 2020. Why? They wanted to simplify the menu. This happened during the 2019 COVID – 19 pandemic.

McDonald’s removed items then, like others, to make kitchen work simpler for workers and to respond to the fact that fewer people wanted food at that time. It made sense for businesses at that time. But it still felt bad for people who liked them. McDonald’s is still experimenting with the shapes of tenders. They recently added McCrispy Strips, which are new. We’ll get to them next; it’s quite big news. Word online says the new strips are not as good. Users on TikTok like @narratedblack say this. The legend of the Buttermilk Crispy Tenders remains.

Let’s think about burgers for a moment now. Burger wars between chains were legendary. McDonald’s and Burger King fought for customer loyalty. They have been competitors tooth and nail for a long time. Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957. It became super popular almost overnight. McDonald’s also released the Big N’ Tasty burger. This was in 1997, their big reply. It was similar to a quarter – pounder like the Whopper. McDonald’s put nice toppings on it, you see.

It came with ketchup, mayo, onions, and pickles. There was also lettuce and tomatoes piled on a soft bun easily. It was like a dressed – up version of the Big Mac. It offered a different taste to compete with Burger King. What made the Big N’ Tasty popular was its price. It was on the famous Dollar Menu, yes. A quarter – pound burger with toppings for just a dollar? That was an incredibly affordable meal. The price was low, making it a total bargain for a hungry person. Sadly, making that burger cost too much. It was hard to sustain it at a dollar.

They saw that the money just didn’t add up. So it got discontinued in the US in 2011. Despite its short run compared to older foods, it remains a popular item that people miss. Nostalgia isn’t just for the burger’s taste. It’s also for that dollar price tag back then. Ah, times were simpler and burgers were cheaper back then. Now, something a little different comes next. Did you know that McDonald’s ever had Onion Nuggets? Yes, you read those words correctly: Onion Nuggets.

These were a cross between the classic onion – ring shape and the soon – to – be – famous chicken – nugget style. They first showed up back in 1975. Interestingly, this was a food for vegetarians, eight years before McNuggets even existed. But after McNuggets arrived, they took the world by storm. Onion nuggets were quickly taken off the menu. They simply could not compete with the chicken ones. It makes business sense, but still, Onion Nuggets – just thinking about them makes you wish they were here.

Some customers wonder why they never returned or why standard onion rings aren’t offered. Other places sell onion rings. A former McDonald’s chef explained this mystery. He made a video on TikTok sharing his thoughts. He said that if they ever added onion rings, it would likely be only for a short time. Why? He mentioned company efficiency the most. The chef said that being efficient maximizes profit. Onion rings may be less efficient to cook.

They are less efficient to cook than their popular fries, which they pump out in thousands of stores daily. So it seems unlikely that onion rings will have a permanent spot on the menu due to logistics and profit considerations. But we can still hope, perhaps greatly. Maybe they will make a short, glorious return someday. Imagine how excited people would be then. Okay, get ready for something really big. This one involves a GOAT you might know. Not an actual goat, that’s for sure.

But the Greatest Of All Time in basketball games. McDonald’s has done cool celebrity – related things before. Travis Scott, BTS, J Balvin – name a few. One special one is really the McJordan Special. It seems to hold a special place in the hearts of many fans, especially fans of the Chicago Bulls team. This was a legendary meal collaboration, you see, with Michael Jordan himself back in 1992, right during his peak time with the Bulls. The burger was a quarter – pounder with his favorite toppings.

Reportedly, his favorite toppings included bacon, onions, pickles, cheese, mustard, and barbecue sauce on top. You always got the burger with fries on the side and a drink from the fountain too. It was a total slam – dunk, just like him. Unsurprisingly, the meal was a massive hit, especially in Chicago, where Jordan was like a king. But it was also widely offered across US locations. Like other celeb meals, it got discontinued later. This is really standard for short – term promotions. BUT! Barbecue sauce on the McJordan Special?

That stuff was super popular, people said. Seriously, it was like a crazy – popular sauce. You might be asking how popular it was. It was so popular that a one – gallon jug of the 1992 sauce sold. It was sold on eBay for nearly $10,000. Ten thousand dollars for just sauce – unbelievable. You could argue whether the price was for the taste or if someone loved Jordan’s game very much. Probably a bit of both, honestly speaking. What made the McJordan sauce special and different? Different from the kind of regular McDonald’s BBQ sauce. Context says it had brown sugar and molasses in it.

This gave it a sweeter taste profile anyway. It was a wildly popular flavor that folks really liked. Good news for people wanting the legendary burger taste. You can mostly remake it today with some hacks. Ordering hacks at McDonald’s help a great deal. You can build a Jordan – style burger yourself. Just ask for the right toppings on a quarter – pounder easily. However, finding that specific sweet BBQ sauce? That probably takes some serious online searching. Or you can just hope McDonald’s gets the message and brings it back.

Moving on to a sauce that caused the biggest comeback so far in McDonald’s food history. The story of the Szechuan Dipping Sauce is wild. It feels like something from a TV show, but it’s not. Oh wait, it IS from a TV show, isn’t it? It first came out in 1998 for a limited time for Disney’s Mulan movie. It was described as a sweet – savory sauce with notes of garlic, soy, and ginger, which sounded intriguing. After the Mulan promo ended, the sauce was gone, or so we thought.

Fast – forward almost two decades later, to April 1st, 2017, a specific date. A popular animated show, Rick and Morty, mentioned it in a random, impassioned comment in the Season 3 premiere episode. That one simple, hilarious comment triggered an unbelievable cultural event. Fans of both shows went totally nuts, demanding, tweeting, and petitioning like crazy for its return – this sauce that had been forgotten for a long time. And guess what, everyone? It actually worked this time.

The online petition got 50,000 signatures from dedicated fans who were serious. McDonald’s was almost forced to bring it back. They said it would be available for only one day at participating stores. Anyway, the date was October 17, 2017. Here’s where it got totally chaotic, though. McDonald’s greatly underestimated the number of fans who wanted to get their hands on the Szechuan sauce. The demand seemed like it was through the roof.

They couldn’t keep up with selling it. Stores ran out of the sauce almost instantly, leaving customers mad and sometimes frustrated. Customers literally lined up for hours and were left empty – handed, sadly. To calm the masses who were mad about the sauce event and to fix the “Szechuan Sauce – pocalypse” at that time, McDonald’s re – released the sauce for a limited time in 2018. It wasn’t the same crazy frenzy anymore, but it was still a big deal, and fans got excited. Since its 2018 re – release, it hasn’t returned. Will Rick and Morty fans try again next time? Will another petition show up later? Only time will tell for sure. The legend of the Szechuan Sauce’s comeback is powerful, though. It’s a reminder of how much passionate fans can influence things. It shows that McDonald’s listens to people, especially when the internet is loud enough.

Finally, let’s discuss the Arch Deluxe Burger now. This burger aimed high but really missed the mark. It was launched in the US in 1996 for a specific reason. McDonald’s Happy Meal was super famous and popular, almost as well – known as kids’ meals that everyone knew about. The company wanted a burger marketed only for adults, something considered more sophisticated or fancy. The Arch Deluxe featured a quarter – pound beef patty, served easily on a soft potato bun. It was topped with pepper mayonnaise, which sounded cool, as well as American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and ketchup. It sounded pretty good, like a slightly improved classic burger. Unfortunately, despite sounding good, the Arch Deluxe Burger wasn’t the hit that McDonald’s had hoped for.

It became known as a big marketing failure – the biggest flop in the company’s history, many say. Ouch, that hurts for the burger creators. It was quietly removed from the menu after four years. The baffling part was that McDonald’s spent a lot of cash. Reportedly, the marketing campaign cost $200,000,000. Two hundred MILLION dollars for flop burger.

It was considered a very pricey meal at McDonald’s. Even the marketing misstep didn’t last long. The Arch Deluxe isn’t totally forgotten forever. Social media groups remember it fondly today. They recall and miss its special peppery sauce. It shows that even items called historical failures can build a nostalgic following over time. Maybe the return of the Snack Wrap gives hope for Arch Deluxe fans and their favorite flavor. So, we’ve looked back at some missing McDonald’s foods, from sweet breakfast items to sauces that caused chaos.

The main point is that McDonald’s fans are passionate and loud. Sometimes their voices lead to things happening. The return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 proves this point. The fact that customers want things is a powerful force. It makes you wonder what other lost favorites could possibly come back into the light. Maybe if the online shouting persists and is loud enough. Is your absolute favorite food on this list? Are you already planning a 2025 Snack Wrap party celebration?

But hold on, there’s more good news now, and it’s happening even sooner than the Snack Wrap’s return. McDonald’s made another huge move lately. For chicken lovers, something exciting is happening next month. A PR Newswire release mentioned this news, which was shared on Thursday, April 24th. McDonald’s announced plans to add chicken strips – their own version – to the menu soon. This is the first permanent food addition ever since 2021, which is kind of a big deal here. After years of changing limited – time items, this is a new permanent addition called McCrispy Strips now.

McCrispy Strips are planned for a May 5th release. They will be available in participating markets, you know. Yes, you read correctly – it’s on May 5th, and it’s soon. Though USA TODAY said some lucky stores were stocking them even before the official date, getting a head – start on the tasty food.

What makes these strips get a permanent spot? A press release described them in detail, saying they are made of 100% white meat inside and coated with crispy, gold – brown breading outside, bursting with bold new black pepper flavor notes.

Ooooh, black pepper sounds like a good flavor. It’s a serious flavor upgrade for people who like it. Because McDonald’s knows we like choices now. These McCrispy Strips can be paired with sauces. A whole lineup of sauces will be available for them, and they are launching a brand – new one just for the strips. It’s called The Creamy Chili Dip sauce. The press release described this new dip well, calling it a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. Savory, sweet, AND tangy – yes, sign up fast! You can also stick to the classics, your old favorites.

Pair McCrispy Strips with McDonald’s staple sauces, like the Tangy Barbecue, Spicy Buffalo ones, and the Creamy Ranch sauces that everyone knows. It sounds like they offer plenty of ways to customize your chicken strip meal easily.

This launch isn’t a random menu addition plan. It’s part of a bigger strategy they have now. McCrispy Strips are part of McDonald’s focus, a new focused attention on chicken items especially. This focus also includes a highly awaited item – the long – awaited return of the iconic Snack Wrap in 2025.

This is all part of a connected strategy, you see. McDonald’s has been focusing more on chicken lately, recognizing its popularity among many customers now. A hint of this came from the very top management. CEO Chris Kempczinski teased this before, saying that the global chain planned to offer a new chicken strip during the 2024 Q4 earnings call. PEOPLE reported this information that was shared. So this has been planned out carefully.

Alyssa Buetikofer is the leader of the US business, with the title of Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer.

She shared her excitement about the new direction. She said that since taking on the new role as the leader of the US business, she has been excited about fans’ experiences with the new chicken foods added. It sounds like she’s as excited as us, maybe, about more chicken choices finally hitting the menu. She acknowledged the big demand for chicken strips in the industry. “The demand has been remarkable,” she said, recognizing how popular they are everywhere now. Because of this high demand, she emphasized that McDonald’s knew it had to get it right and perfect.

They wanted to deliver something crave – worthy that people want, something worth waiting for. “They took their time,” they said. It sounds like they developed the strips carefully, you know. It’s great news for our taste buds to get them. It suggests that an effort has been made to make them delicious food. Buetikofer added that they took their time, listened to the fans, and created a product that they knew fans would crave, she stated. See, they’re listening to the fans’ voices again. It seems like a theme lately, and we’re happy about this. She wrapped up the quote with a teaser about an exciting future, saying, “The best part is just getting started.”

Just getting started – what could that mean next? More chicken items coming perhaps soon? The return of other fan – favorites that have been long gone? The possibilities feel endless now that they’re listening. They’re also focusing on popular food categories now, like chicken items, which are big for them. McCrispy Strips really feel like the first big step in this new chicken – focused era for sure. A permanent base has been laid down – its foundation. The return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 is another big piece, an anticipated part of the puzzle for many people.

It’s an exciting time to be a McDonald’s fan; it’s true. Especially if you love chicken like many do. McCrispy Strips are here, bringing a bold pepper taste. The new Creamy Chili Dip sauce is ready. Snack Wraps are also on the horizon soon. The age of chicken seems to be upon us now, friends. We’re waiting eagerly at McDonald’s restaurants. Let’s see what they cook up for us next.

Get ready for big McDonald’s news right now. Something exciting will happen before 2025 arrives. It’s mainly about their chicken offerings. Fans have wished for this type of update. This change feels really significant for many.

A press release shared this news publicly. They are adding their own chicken strips. These are not just a short – term deal. It’s a permanent menu item finally. It’s the first time since 2021 that they’ve done this. It seems like a very big change. They’ve named them McCrispy Strips for everyone.

The rollout officially begins on May 5th. Mark your calendars for that particular day. They will be available in many stores starting then. Some people might get them a little earlier. USA TODAY reported that some stores are stocking them. Finding them early definitely seems lucky.

What are these new McCrispy Strips like? The press release gave detailed, juicy information. Inside, they always use 100% white meat. That means you are getting quality chicken. Outside, there is a crispy, golden – brown breading covering them. The crispy breading really makes the chicken strips perfect.

But a flavor twist really sets them apart. They are bursting with bold black pepper flavor. Black pepper sounds like a great upgrade. It adds something extra beyond the standard chicken taste. It also promises a very bold flavor punch. McDonald’s is stepping up their flavor game greatly.

Sauces pair perfectly with the crispy strips. McDonald’s sauces are already very famous. These strips were made to be used with them. You have choices, which is really great.

Here comes an even more exciting part, though. They are launching a brand – new dip just for these. Get ready for the Creamy Chili Dip sauce now. This new dip actually sounds absolutely amazing.

The press release described the new dip well. It is called a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. Savory, sweet, and tangy all in one dip. Yes, please sign us up right away. The flavor combination sounds complex and very crave – worthy. A perfect balance to the pepper notes is expected. We really can’t wait to dunk these strips.

You’re not locked into only the new dip. Stick to your old favorites if you like. You can pair them with classic McDonald’s sauces easily. Tangy Barbecue is a sweet, smoky favorite dip. Spicy Buffalo gives the kick you want. Don’t forget the Creamy Ranch that many adore.

McDonald’s gives plenty of ways to customize your meal. Maybe try the new dip for an adventure. Or stick with a classic like BBQ or Ranch. McCrispy Strips are the perfect vehicle for sauce delivery. The variety of options makes it exciting every time.

This is not a random addition to the menu. It’s part of a much bigger plan now. The strips are a key piece of the new focus. McDonald’s is putting new attention on chicken items. It’s a strategic move due to the popularity of chicken. It makes sense since chicken is a huge food item.

This focus includes something else that is very much awaited. The Snack Wrap is coming back in 2025. You can see that it’s all connected strategy – points. The strips are here now, and the Snack Wrap is coming next year. It’s part of the same push to dominate the chicken – game market. They are recognizing the demand and making big moves here.

Hints also came from top management. CEO Chris Kempczinski teased this news before. He mentioned that a new strip offering was coming. This was shared during the 2024 Q4 earnings call. PEOPLE reported this specific detail of the information. It’s a planned move, not a spur – of – the – moment decision.

Alyssa Buetikofer also shared her excitement. She is the chief officer leading the U.S. business. Excited fans will greatly experience additional chicken offerings. Doesn’t that sound very good right now? She seems as excited as we are, maybe.

She acknowledged the huge demand for chicken strips. She said it is seen across the entire industry. Recognizing the popularity everywhere is a key factor. Because of the high demand, they had to get this right. They wanted to make something truly special and desirable.

She added that they “took their time” on this. They also “listened to our fans” carefully. They created a product they knew people would crave now. Hearing that they listened again feels like a theme lately. I’m absolutely happy about this fan – listening approach. It’s good news that they put effort into developing the strips carefully. Our taste buds are happy knowing they cared.

Here is the part where the anticipation is building, though. Ms. Buetikofer finished her quote with a great teaser. She said, “We’re just getting started,” folks. Just getting started—what could that mean next time? More chicken items might be coming soon. This focus might mean the return of other favorites that are gone. The possibilities feel endless since they are listening well.

McCrispy Strips feel like the first big step. A new, exciting chicken – focused era starts now. They are laying down a permanent base here too. The foundation for what comes next is being built. The return of the Snack Wrap is another huge part of the puzzle. Many people have missed them so dearly all along.

It’s really an exciting time to be a McDonald’s fan. Especially if you love chicken items like many others do. McCrispy Strips will arrive very soon, at any minute. They will bring a bold black – pepper taste with a new dip. Snack Wraps are waiting on the horizon for 2025. The age of chicken seems to be upon us now, folks. We’re waiting to see what else they cook up next too.

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