McCrispy Price, Calories & Menu: Sandwiches, Strips and Meals (2026)
The McCrispy is McDonald’s Southern-style fried chicken sandwich: a whole crispy chicken fillet on a toasted, buttered potato roll. It comes in four versions, plain, Spicy, Deluxe and Spicy Deluxe, and the same chicken line now includes McCrispy Strips and the Snack Wrap. This guide compares every McCrispy item on price, calories, protein and heat so you can pick the right one.
How Much Is a McCrispy?
A McCrispy typically costs $4.99 to $5.99, a Spicy McCrispy $4.69 to $4.99, a Deluxe McCrispy $5.79 to $6.59 and a Spicy Deluxe McCrispy $5.99 to $6.29. A 3-piece order of McCrispy Strips runs $5.49 to $6.99.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | $4.99–$5.99 | 470 | 26 g |
| Spicy McCrispy | $4.69–$4.99 | 530 | 27 g |
| Deluxe McCrispy | $5.79–$6.59 | 530 | 27 g |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | $5.99–$6.29 | 530 | 27 g |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) | $5.49–$6.99 | 400 | 31 g |
*Prices are set by each restaurant. Prices shown are typical US prices reported online in October 2026, not prices from your restaurant; your local price can be higher or lower. “—” means we don’t have a reliable price yet. Nutrition: McDonald’s USA official data.
The Four McCrispy Sandwiches Compared
Every McCrispy uses the same crispy chicken fillet and potato roll. What changes is the topping: butter and crinkle-cut pickles on the original, Spicy Pepper Sauce on the Spicy, and shredded lettuce, Roma tomato and mayonnaise on the Deluxe.
| Sandwich | Toppings | Heat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | Salted butter, crinkle-cut pickles | None | 1,140 mg |
| Spicy McCrispy | Spicy Pepper Sauce, crinkle-cut pickles | Medium | 1,320 mg |
| Deluxe McCrispy | Shredded lettuce, Roma tomato, mayonnaise | None | 1,050 mg |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | Shredded lettuce, Roma tomato, Spicy Pepper Sauce | Medium | 1,200 mg |
The fillet
Chicken breast fillet with rib meat in a seasoned wheat-flour breading, fried until crisp.
The roll
A soft potato roll, toasted. The original McCrispy adds salted butter; the others don’t.
The heat
Spicy Pepper Sauce is a creamy, habanero-style sauce. It’s the same sauce used in the Spicy Snack Wrap.
McDonald’s launched the sandwich nationally in February 2021 as the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and later renamed it McCrispy. Limited-time versions, such as the Bacon Caesar McCrispy, are no longer on the national menu.
McCrispy Strips: Price, Sizes and Dips
McCrispy Strips are 100% white-meat chicken breast strips with a black-pepper breading, added to the permanent menu on May 5, 2025. A 3-piece order typically costs $5.49–$6.99 and has 400 calories and 31 g of protein; a 4-piece has 530 calories and 41 g.
| Order | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Dip cups included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pc McCrispy Strips | 400 | 31 g | 1,320 mg | 1 |
| 4 pc McCrispy Strips | 530 | 41 g | 1,760 mg | 2 |
| Creamy Chili Dip (1 cup) | 110 | 0 g | 250 mg | — |
The signature dip is the Creamy Chili McCrispy Strip Dip, sweet and tangy with a little heat; Tangy Barbecue, Spicy Buffalo and Creamy Ranch also work. Strips are leaner than nuggets per gram of protein, and one strip is what goes inside a McDonald’s Snack Wrap.
McCrispy Meal Prices
A McCrispy Meal adds medium World Famous Fries and a medium fountain drink. Typical meal prices start under $9 at some restaurants but pass $12 at others, so the app price for your restaurant matters more here than for any single sandwich.
| Meal | Typical price | Food calories (with medium fries) |
|---|---|---|
| McCrispy Meal | $8.79–$12.59 | 790 |
| Spicy McCrispy Meal | $8.99–$11.89 | 850 |
| Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.49–$9.89 | 850 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.69–$10.29 | 850 |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) Meal | $7.89–$11.99 | 720 |
Calories add McDonald’s official values for the item and a medium fries (320), before the drink and dip. Meal prices are typical prices reported online in October 2026.
McCrispy Calories and Nutrition
The original McCrispy has 470 calories and 26 g of protein. The Spicy, Deluxe and Spicy Deluxe each have 530 calories and 27 g of protein, because their sauces add about 60 calories. All four carry more than 1,000 mg of sodium, close to half the daily limit.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sat. fat | Carbs | Sugars | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | 470 | 26 g | 20 g | 5 g | 46 g | 9 g | 1,140 mg |
| Spicy McCrispy | 530 | 27 g | 26 g | 4 g | 48 g | 9 g | 1,320 mg |
| Deluxe McCrispy | 530 | 27 g | 26 g | 4 g | 48 g | 10 g | 1,050 mg |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | 530 | 27 g | 26 g | 4 g | 49 g | 10 g | 1,200 mg |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) | 400 | 31 g | 20 g | 2 g | 24 g | 1 g | 1,320 mg |
| McCrispy Strips (4 pc) | 530 | 41 g | 26 g | 4 g | 32 g | 1 g | 1,760 mg |
- Lowest sodium sandwich: Deluxe McCrispy (1,050 mg), because lettuce and tomato replace butter and pickles.
- Highest sodium sandwich: Spicy McCrispy (1,320 mg).
- Leanest pick: 3 pc Strips give 31 g of protein for 400 calories and only 1 g of sugar.
McDonald’s USA nutrition data.
Which McCrispy Is the Best Value?
At typical prices, the Spicy McCrispy gives the most protein per dollar of any McCrispy sandwich, about 5.6 g, followed by McCrispy Strips at 5.0 g. The Deluxe versions cost the most for the same 27 g of protein.
| Item | Typical price | Protein | Protein per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy McCrispy | $4.69–$4.99 | 27 g | 5.6 g |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) | $5.49–$6.99 | 31 g | 5.0 g |
| McCrispy | $4.99–$5.99 | 26 g | 4.7 g |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | $5.99–$6.29 | 27 g | 4.4 g |
| Deluxe McCrispy | $5.79–$6.59 | 27 g | 4.4 g |
Protein per dollar uses the midpoint of typical reported prices. Your restaurant’s prices can change the order.
McCrispy vs McChicken
The McCrispy is a whole fried chicken fillet on a potato roll; the McChicken is a smaller formed chicken patty with lettuce and mayo on a regular bun. The McCrispy has nearly twice the protein (26 g vs 14 g) but costs about $4.99–$5.99 against $3.10–$3.59 for a McChicken.
| McCrispy | McChicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | Whole breast fillet | Formed patty |
| Bun | Potato roll, buttered | Regular bun |
| Calories | 470 | 390 |
| Protein | 26 g | 14 g |
| Sodium | 1,140 mg | 560 mg |
| Typical price | $4.99–$5.99 | $3.10–$3.59 |
On a budget, the McChicken is the cheaper sandwich and anchors the $5 Meal Deal. See our McChicken price guide and the full McDonald’s chicken menu.
McCrispy Allergens
All McCrispy sandwiches and strips contain wheat. The second allergen depends on the topping.
| Item | Contains | Why |
|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | Wheat, Milk | Breading and roll; salted butter |
| Spicy McCrispy | Wheat, Egg | Spicy Pepper Sauce contains egg |
| Deluxe McCrispy | Wheat, Egg | Mayonnaise |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | Wheat, Egg | Spicy Pepper Sauce |
| McCrispy Strips | Wheat | Breading; dips add their own allergens |
McDonald’s USA allergen data. The potato roll may contain sesame from shared bakery equipment.
McCrispy FAQ
What is a McCrispy?
McDonald's Southern-style crispy chicken sandwich: a fried chicken breast fillet with butter and crinkle-cut pickles on a toasted potato roll.
How spicy is the Spicy McCrispy?
It's moderately hot. The heat comes from a creamy Spicy Pepper Sauce rather than the breading, so you can ask for less sauce.
How many calories are in a McCrispy meal?
About 790 calories for the sandwich and medium fries, plus the drink. A medium Coca-Cola adds about 200 more.
Is the McCrispy the same as the old Crispy Chicken Sandwich?
Yes. It's the same fillet, roll and pickles; only the name changed.
Is the McCrispy available all day?
Yes, on the regular menu after breakfast ends, and during late-night hours at restaurants open late.
How We Checked This Post
- Official menu: McDonald’s USA chicken and fish sandwiches and product data for every item
- McCrispy Strips launch: McDonald’s announcement reported by Nation’s Restaurant News, April 2025
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. McCrispy, McChicken, World Famous Fries and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
