Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Sliders for a limited time, and the chain is also putting Crispy Chicken Nuggets back on the menu alongside them. The slider returns with a new price and a narrower set of dipping sauces, while the nuggets come in three sizes with their own suggested prices.
The slider costs $2.69, though the source notes that price may vary — it runs $2.99 near Los Angeles. It wraps Crispy Chicken Nuggets, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and a choice of two sauces in a warm flour tortilla, then grills it. The sauces are Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch and Creamy Chipotle; the Jalapeno Honey Mustard option from earlier runs has been dropped.
The Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider Breakdown
The slider’s formula is simple to state and harder to resist. Crispy Chicken Nuggets sit inside a flour tortilla with cheese and pico de gallo, then get topped with one of the two sauces before being grilled. The result is a warm, crunchy pocket of chicken, cheese, and sauce, held together by the tortilla.
The Diablo Ranch and Creamy Chipotle sauces were previously available together on the slider, and the source confirms the Jalapeno Honey Mustard option has been removed from this version. That means anyone wanting the honey mustard flavor will need to grab the nuggets separately, since it remains available on the main menu.
The $2.69 price is a limited-time offer, and the source notes that some locations may charge more. In Los Angeles, the slider runs $2.99. The source does not describe any changes to the slider itself beyond the sauces and price.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Three Ways
Crispy Chicken Nuggets are returning in three forms. The base option is five nuggets with one dipping sauce, priced at a suggested $4.49. The larger shareable option is 10 nuggets with two dipping sauces, priced at a suggested $7.49.
The third option is the Crispy Chicken Nuggets Deluxe Combo, priced at a suggested $10.99. It includes five nuggets, one dipping sauce, and a choice of two sides — the source does not specify what those sides are. The Deluxe Combo is the only option that comes with extras beyond the nuggets and sauce.
All three options use the same Crispy Chicken Nuggets underneath. The only difference between them is quantity, sauces, and what else comes in the box. The source does not describe any changes to the nuggets themselves beyond the sauce lineup.
Comparing the Three Crispy Chicken Offers
| Offer | Nuggets | Sauces | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Nuggets + One Sauce | 5 | 1 | $4.49 |
| Ten Nuggets + Two Sauces | 10 | 2 | $7.49 |
| Deluxe Combo | 5 | 1 | $10.99 |
The table shows the trade-offs clearly. The five-nugget option is the cheapest and simplest, with a single dipping sauce. The ten-nugget option doubles the nuggets and adds a second sauce, which is useful for sharing or for a single person who wants variety. The Deluxe Combo is the most expensive, but it bundles in two sides.
What Changed Since Last Time
The slider’s return marks a change from its previous run. The Jalapeno Honey Mustard sauce is gone, replaced by the Diablo Ranch and Creamy Chipotle combination. That shift narrows the dipping options but keeps the two most popular sauces intact.
The source does not describe changes to the nuggets themselves beyond the sauce lineup.
Why the Slider Returned
Limited-time offers are standard for fast-food chains, but this one carries extra weight. The Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider has been a recurring item, and its return is likely driven by demand as much as by marketing.
The slider’s return is a signal that the chain knows what its customers want. The $2.69 price point puts it in the affordable range for a lunch or dinner.
What This Means for Menu Shoppers
The return of the slider and the nuggets gives diners a few choices. The slider is a quick pick for a single meal, while the nuggets offer a bigger serving with more options.
The Deluxe Combo is the outlier, combining two sides into one package. The ten-nugget option with two sauces is the option for a bigger serving, though the source does not rank the deals by value.
For a solo diner who wants a full meal, the Deluxe Combo is the option that bundles the nuggets, a sauce, and two sides.
The slider’s return is a reminder that fast-food menus are not permanent. Items come and go, and the Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider has proven it can pull crowds back when it returns.
The slider’s return is a win for anyone who missed it. The $2.69 price, the two dipping sauce choices, and the familiar wrap of chicken, cheese, and sauce — it is the kind of limited-time offer that feels designed for the person who has been asking for it out loud.
Source material: “Taco Bell Brings Back Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Sliders,” Brand Eating.
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