Popeyes Is Adding the Menu Item Customers Begged For, and Making It Permanent

It’s no secret that fast food chains are always trying to one-up each other with new menu items, better dealsand even out-of-pocket drinks and snacks. Back in June, Popeyes started the unofficial fast food “Wrap Battle” when the chain dropped a new chicken wrap ahead of the rerelease of the fan-favorite McDonald’s Snack Wrap.

Now, the fried chicken chain is giving Chick-fil-A a run for its money with a brand-new addition to the Popeyes menu that fans have been asking for for years. Plus, Popeye’s newest permanent item arrives alongside a new limited-time offering, too.

Popeyes Is Launching Its First-Ever Signature Sauce

Signature sauces (aka secret sauces) have been around for quite some time, but Popeyes has never gotten into the game—that is, until now. After years of fan demand, Popeyes is getting in on the fun with the official launch of the fast food chain’s first-ever signature sauce, featuring a bold and soulful flavor that’s perfectly Popeyes.

Popeyes’ creamy Signature Sauce is unlike any other condiment in the brand’s portfolio. Inspired by the its New Orleans rootsthe new sauce combines Louisiana’s “holy trinity“—bell pepper, celery, and onion— with a touch of garlic and a dash of hot sauce for just the right amount of heat.

The new Signature Sauce pairs perfectly with Popeyes’ Cajun Fries, chicken sandwiches, wings, and even the new Chicken Wraps. Plus, it will be served in a newly designed round cup for easy dipping to ensure that customers can savor every last drop of sauce.

And if a brand new sauce isn’t enough, Popeyes is also debuting the perfect food pairing for all your dipping and dunking needs. To celebrate the launch of Signature Sauce, Popeyes is releasing Chicken Dippersmade with thin strips of all-white breast meat, hand-battered in Popeyes’ signature Louisiana garlic and spice blend. Retailing for just $4.99, Chicken Dippers are the ultimate wallet-friendly addition to the Popeyes menu.

For customers who want to taste test the new Signature Sauce or mix-and-match with Chicken Dippers, Popeyes is also introducing a Build Your Own Bundle option. The bundle, which is exclusively available on the Popeyes app and website, lets guests choose three menu proteins and two sides for just $20. Not only is this new offering a steal for feeding a crowd, it provides a seamless group ordering experience that ensures everyone gets a taste of what they love from Popeyes.

If you’re as intrigued by the Chicken Dippers as we are, be sure to head to Popeyes sooner rather than later, since the new menu item is only available for a limited time. But no need to worry: Popeyes Signature Sauce is staying on the menu for good.