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McDonald’s Rolls Out Hot Honey Sauce and Four Limited-Time Items Nationwide on Jan. 27

The launch signals a 2026 push to elevate the chain’s chicken offerings.

Overview

  • McDonald’s says the Hot Honey lineup arrives Tuesday for a limited time at participating U.S. restaurants, with availability varying by location.
  • The sauce will be sold as a Dip Cup and featured in four items: Hot Honey Sausage Egg Biscuit, Hot Honey McCrispy Sandwich, Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy Sandwich, and Hot Honey Snack Wrap.
  • The company describes the Hot Honey Sauce as a blend of sweet honey and spicy heat with a subtle vinegar note.
  • The offerings cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and customers can use the McDonald’s app to find participating locations.
  • Early posts on X praised the flavor ahead of launch, and coverage links the move to ongoing limited-time menu cycles and reported 2026 plans to emphasize chicken and upgrade kitchen tech through Google Cloud.