Taco Bell Launches Limited-Time Frank’s RedHot Menu Items

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is stirring excitement with its latest menu release, featuring four new items that highlight Frank’s RedHot sauce. Set to launch on October 16, these limited-time offerings include a Crispy Chicken Burrito, a Crispy Chicken Soft Taco, Nacho Fries, and Classic Crispy Chicken Strips, all featuring the new Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce.

The chain introduced its Crispy Chicken earlier this year and has now partnered with Frank’s to create a smoky and tangy flavor profile that fans are sure to enjoy. Taco Bell’s new sauce mixes Frank’s original flavor with smoky Diablo and spicy ranch sauces. “This collab demonstrates the versatility of Frank’s RedHot by bringing its characteristic balance of bold flavor and heat to ignite every bite,” said Valda Coryat, vice president of marketing at McCormick & Company, Frank’s parent company.

Each item focuses on the chain’s signature crispy chicken, which is breaded with crunchy tortilla bits. Customers can opt for the new Diablo sauce or stick with Avocado Ranch as a milder alternative. The new burrito features a Crispy Chicken Tender marinated in jalapeño buttermilk, topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, and your choice of sauce.

Not to be outdone, Taco Bell highlighted the return of its stale fan-favorite nacho fries, now drizzled with the spicy new sauce. This decision aligns with Taco Bell’s broader strategy to push high-heat menu items and sauces as a central part of its innovation.

Taco Bell has noted that these new Frank’s RedHot Diablo items will be available nationwide for a limited time, so fans are urged to try them before they disappear. Meanwhile, the chain is still looking forward to a permanent crispy chicken offering in 2026, making this launch a part of an ongoing evolution of its menu.