Prices last checked October 29, 2026
Chicken nuggets with a crispy, seasoned coating and dipping sauces.
Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets are chicken nuggets with a crunchy, seasoned coating, served with a choice of dipping sauces. Taco Bell added them nationally in 2024. They come in 5- and 10-piece orders, and combos are available.
At a typical Taco Bell the Crispy Chicken Nuggets cost about $4.99. In the 50 restaurants we checked it ranged from $4.49 to $5.99, because franchisees set their own prices. An order has 320 calories, 13 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates, 26 g of protein and 1,080 mg of sodium.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets Price (October 2026)
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets typically cost $4.99 at U.S. Taco Bell restaurants, and you can expect to pay anywhere from about $4.49 to $5.99. Most Taco Bell restaurants are franchised and set their own prices. In the 58 restaurants we checked, a Crunchwrap Supreme ran from $5.69 to $8.99, and the Luxe Value Menu and Luxe Cravings Boxes are the cheapest way to order.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5-piece) | $4.99 | 320 |
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10-piece) | $7.99 | 640 |
Crispy Chicken Nuggets Calories and Nutrition
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets have 320 calories, about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 26 g of protein and 1,080 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | 16% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | 9% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Sodium | 1,080 mg | 47% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is for 5 nuggets without dipping sauce. Nutrition is approximate and based on Taco Bell's published U.S. nutrition information.
What's in the Crispy Chicken Nuggets?
- Chicken
- Seasoned crispy coating
- Dipping sauce of your choice
Allergens: Taco Bell lists allergens for the Crispy Chicken Nuggets in its online Allergen & Nutrition information. Most Taco Bell items contain milk (cheese, sour cream or sauces) and wheat (flour tortillas, chalupa and gordita shells), and some sauces contain egg or soy. Food is prepared in shared kitchens, so cross-contact is possible. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check Taco Bell's allergen information or ask your server if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Crispy Chicken Nuggets?
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets are on the regular Taco Bell menu from the start of lunch service until the restaurant closes. In our sample of 58 restaurants, most stayed open until 1 a.m. or later and more than half until 4 a.m. or later, usually through the drive-thru. See Taco Bell hours.
Are the Crispy Chicken Nuggets worth it?
At a typical $4.99, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets work out to about $1.56 per 100 calories and 5.2 grams of protein per dollar, which is better than the average for crunchwraps & specialties on the menu (4.2 g per dollar).
Comparing sizes, the 10-piece gives you the most food for your money at roughly $1.25 per 100 calories.
On a tighter budget? The Cheesy Roll Up costs about $1.49.
Ordering tips
- The 10-piece usually costs about $3 more than the 5-piece, so it is the better value per nugget.
- Dipping sauces add calories; check the sauce in the app before you order.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets FAQ
How much do the Crispy Chicken Nuggets cost at Taco Bell?
At a typical U.S. Taco Bell in October 2026, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets cost: 5-piece $4.99, 10-piece $7.99. Prices we tracked range from $4.49 to $5.99 depending on the restaurant.
How many calories are in the Crispy Chicken Nuggets?
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets have 320 calories, 13 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of protein. Nutrition is for 5 nuggets without dipping sauce.
Can you get the Crispy Chicken Nuggets late at night?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so you can order it at the drive-thru, in the app or for delivery until your Taco Bell closes, which is 1 a.m. or later at most locations.