Taco Bell is giving its fan-favorite chicken nuggets the Diablo treatment with the introduction of new Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets starting April 16, 2026.
Taco Bell’s Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets feature premium all‑white‑meat chicken seasoned with Mexican spices, coated in tortilla chip breading and Diablo Dust, a fiery remix that transforms the brand’s iconic Diablo Sauce into a new powdered format, then fried until crunchy and golden.
Diablo Dusted Nuggets, which will be accompanied by the return of Taco Bell’s classic à la carte Crispy Chicken Nuggets, will be available in the following options:
- 5‑Piece Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets: Five Diablo Dusted nuggets served with one sauce for $4.49
- 10‑Piece Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets: Ten Diablo Dusted nuggets served with two sauces for $7.49
- 10‑Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo (Digital Only): Ten Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Regular Nacho Fries, a large fountain drink, and two sauces, available in‑app for $9.99
- Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets Deluxe Combo: Five Diablo Dusted nuggets with one sauce, a Chalupa Supreme, Crunchy Taco, Regular Nacho Fries, and a medium fountain drink for $10.99
- Sauces: Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch, Bell Sauce, or Jalapeño Honey Mustard
In addition, and to celebrate the launch, Taco Bell is offering a limited Tuesday Drop exclusively through the Taco Bell app. On May 5 at 2 p.m. PT, the first 30,000 Taco Bell Rewards Members can score a 5‑piece order of Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets for $1.
You can find the new Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide for a limited time starting Thursday, April 16, 2026. Prices may vary.
