Take your McNuggets up a McNotch with a super simple McDonald’s ordering hack: Ask for your nuggets “extra crispy.” According to a growing number of TikTok foodies and Reddit threads dedicated to fast-food hacks, requesting this tweak prompts the kitchen to refry your nuggets for a few extra seconds, giving them an irresistible, ultra-crunchy exterior.
McDonald’s employees have chimed in online, confirming that this request is easy to accommodate, and surprisingly common among nugget enthusiasts. They simply warn that you may have a bit of a longer wait time.
Why does this work? McDonald’s chicken nuggets are typically cooked in a two-step process: First, they’re par-fried at the supplier to set the coating, then they’re fully cooked in-store. This extra frying step intensifies the crispiness without overcooking the tender chicken inside. The thick tempura-style coating on the outside is what actually makes McDonald’s nuggets so good, as it helps keep the inside good and juicy.
So far, no customers have been charged extra for these extra-crispy nuggets, so get out there and try it for yourself!
More ways to make your McDonald’s chicken nuggets even better
McDonald’s nuggets aren’t necessarily begging to be enhanced — they’re already ranked amongst the best fast food chicken nuggets around. However, there are ways to make them extra tasty, in addition to giving them a good, audible crunch.
The best way to eat McNuggets is by getting experimental with sauces. Online reviewers rave about mixing sweet and sour with buffalo for a tangy, spicy kick. Or, combine buffalo and ranch for a cool, creamy balance to the spice. Dip your nuggets like a civilized person, or, go outside the box and toss the fresh, hot nuggets in sauce for a juvenile take on boneless wings.
You can also make your whole meal better by getting your fries well-done, too! The process is the same — simply ask your server for well-done or extra crispy fries, and they’ll double-fry ’em just like they would the nuggets. A crispy match made in fast food heaven!