The crispy-flaky crunch that each Spicy McNugget offers is so audibly pleasing that we’re finally starting to understand the appeal of Mukbang and ASMR. Part of what makes the Chicken McNugget so beloved is its tempura-like batter. While McDonald’s subtle flavor makes a great pairing with sauce, the nugg eaten alone doesn’t linger in a pleasing way like the black pepper of Wendy’s nugget does. Well, it’s not better than the traditional non-spiced McNugget, and from a pure flavor perspective, the mix of cayenne, and chili peppers don’t have anything over Wendy’s cayenne, paprika, and pepper-based seasoning. The Spicy McNugget is here now, so let’s see how it stacks up. Taco Bell will chop out fan favorites, In-N-Out still refuses to add bacon to their menu, and, for whatever reason, McDonald’s hasn’t brought a new flavor of McNugget to the United States since 1983, even though it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that a spicy McNugget would slap.Ĭ’est la vie. Sometimes fast food brands make weird choices. Overall Score: 12 Mcdonald’s Spicy McNugget McDonald Spice has layers and levels and certain spices linger while others seem to pass quickly - Wendy’s hits all these notes nicely.
Once the flavor of cayenne and the pepper subsides, you’re left with a lingering burn that activates your tastebuds. Wendy’s real saving grace is the heat packed in each nugget. Though the taste clearly makes up for this weakness in my rankings, I do think that if you threw a Wendy’s Spicy Nugget at somebody hard enough you could draw blood. Underneath the batter is a piece of spongey processed chicken that looks like a naked, shivering creature of some sort. It’s a texture so notable (and such a departure from other brands) that a person might be tempted to peel the batter from the chicken, just to investigate. The batter on the spicy nuggets is thick and coarse - like if someone dipped the chicken in a mix of flour and egg, and then proceeded to roll each nugget up and down the driveway. It’s a mix of cayenne pepper, paprika, and big flaky pieces of black pepper - giving you a very legit opportunity to use the word “zesty.” The flavor of a single nugget can linger through a whole meal, which would be frustrating if Wendy’s nuggets didn’t taste so damn good. The spicy batter Wendy’s uses is phenomenal. Positive Affirmations for today: I WILL have a good day, I Will succeed today, Wendy’s WILL bring back spicy nuggets at some point please please Lord let it be today. Place your bets now and let’s dive into the madness. To see which of the two entries into the fast-food chicken game is best, we’ve scored both by taste, texture, and heat on a 5-point scale. It was a move that practically demanded we put the McD’s entry to a test against our current nugget champ: Wendy’s spicy nugget. Until last week, when McDonald’s launched their Spicy Chicken McNugget along with the Travis Scott Meal. We’ve already crowned a best chicken sandwich, a best chicken tender, and even the best chicken nugget. Which fast-food chain is growing nationwide the fastest? Love them or hate them, it’s Chick-fil-A, proof that fried chicken, whether in nugget, tender, or sandwich form, is to a new generation of fast-food eaters what the burger and fries were to the Boomers.įor the most part, we know our favorite fast-food chicken.
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