Taco Bell is spicing up its menu with a new collaboration featuring Frank's RedHot Diablo sauce, launching on October 16. The limited-time lineup includes a Crispy Chicken Burrito, Crispy Chicken Soft Taco, Soft Taco Nacho Fries, and Crispy Chicken Strips, all incorporating the smoky heat of the Diablo blend.
Each item uses Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Tender, marinated in jalapeño-buttermilk and coated in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs. The burrito is topped with shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, and Diablo sauce, while the soft taco mirrors these toppings in a soft shell. The Nacho Fries feature seasoned fries, slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of Diablo sauce.
For customers preferring milder heat, Avocado Ranch is available as a substitute for the Frank's RedHot Diablo sauce on any of the new items. Taco Bell emphasised that these offerings are available for a limited time only.
Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Global Chief Food Innovation Officer, said in a statement: 'For decades, our sauces have become a core part of the Taco Bell experience. Crispy Chicken is our stage for flavour innovation, with every new sauce collaboration breaking new ground.'
The launch follows a trend of spicy collaborations in the fast-food industry, including Wendy's recent Takis Fuego Meal and Chipotle's Adobo Ranch dip introduced in June.
