Popeyes Adds a Hot Ones Menu Collab That Includes This Infamous Sauce
People love that chicken from Popeyes and its new Hot Ones menu collaboration has people running to get that first taste. The classic Louisiana chicken gets a fiery flavor upgrade. Are fans prepared to conquer the Last Dab?
Food collaborations have become an integral part of pop culture. From candy and snack brands creating new products to celebrity inspired food creations, the table is full of flavorful conversation starters. When a new offering creates buzz before the first bite, the launch is bound to be successful.
Popeyes and Hot Ones Push the Flavor Boundaries.
Available now, the limited time Popeyes and Hot Ones menu collaboration features four items. They are Sizzlin’ Sriracha Dippers (Mild), Smokin’ Rojo Sandwich (Medium), Darin’ Dab Ghost Wings (Hot) and The Last Dab (Extremely Hot). As the names suggest, the food menu is based on sauces featured on the popular Hot Ones show.
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The Sizzlin’ Sriracha Dippers are pickled garlic sriracha-marinated Chicken Dippers. The chicken is paired with a buttermilk ranch dip cup and one Hot Ones Sriracha sachet.
The Smokin’ Rojo Sandwich tops a classic chicken filet with the Hot Ones’ Los Calientes Rojo spread. The sandwich includes pickles and is served on a toasted brioche bun.
The Darin’ Dab Ghost Wings can be ordered either boneless or bone-in. The wings are dusted with Ghost Pepper dry rub. They are paired with a Hot Ones Last Dab Ranch dip cup.
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The specialty menu items can be purchased on their own. Guests can order the Last Dab Sachet a la carte. The price is $1.
Additionally, there is a Popeyes x Hot Ones bundle. For $16.99, that item features the Sizzlin’ Sriracha Dippers, Sriracha Sachet, Smokin’ Rojo Sandwich, Darin’ Dab Ghost Wings (Bone-in or Boneless) with Last Dab ranch. This item is available at participating restaurants and prices may vary.
Fans Are Hungry for the First Taste.
Prior to the menu announcement, Popeyes teased the release on Instagram. The glowing logo had many people predicting that the Hot Ones collaboration was coming.
As one person on Instagram said, “holy smokes is this what i think it is.” The anticipation for the specialty food items is high.
According to Sean Evans, award-winning host of the "Hot Ones" series. “Popeyes has built a cult following around bold, craveable flavors, so bringing our heat to their wings just made sense.”
Bart LaCount, Chief Marketing Officer at Popeyes agreed with that sentiment and said, “This limited-time menu is more than a product launch, it’s a cultural moment. By bringing the viral spice challenge straight to our guests’ tables, we’re blurring the line between entertainment and food, delivering an experience that ranges from mild and craveable to unapologetically fiery for our most passionate spice lovers.”
It seems obvious that people will love this Popeyes and Hot Ones collaboration. The only question on the table is can you handle the heat?
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