McDonald's adds Caesar sauce and crispier McCrispy Strips

McDonald's is launching a new Caesar sauce and an updated version of its McCrispy Strips, expanding its chicken menu as part of a broader strategy to attract customers. The new items will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting July 21, 2026, for a limited time.

The Caesar sauce, described by the company as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with notes of lemon, will be featured on several new menu items. These include the Caesar Snack Wrap, made with a McCrispy Strip, shredded cheese, and lettuce, and the Bacon Caesar McCrispy sandwich, which includes a McCrispy filet topped with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. The sauce will also be available as a dipping condiment for chicken strips.

Alongside the sauce, McDonald's has updated the breading on its McCrispy Strips, which debuted in May 2026, with a new panko coating designed to make the chicken crispier. The company stated that the change was made in direct response to customer feedback requesting an even crispier product. The updated strips will begin rolling out to restaurants over the coming weeks.

The announcement, made on July 14, 2026, generated immediate and mixed reactions from...