Popeyes is joining forces with the YouTube series Hot Ones for a limited-time collaboration.
According to a statement shared by the franchise, “Available starting September 15, the Popeyes x Hot Ones menu will bring a spicy twist to Popeyes’ iconic crispy, juicy, Louisiana-style chicken, delivering a menu so bold, flavorful, and craveable that it has earned a place in the most legendary hot seat in pop culture.”
Fans can expect a variety of spicy offerings, including dippers, sandwiches, and two types of wings, guaranteed to pack a serious punch.
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This collaboration combines Popeyes’ signature taste with the fiery reputation of Hot Ones, promising an unforgettable culinary experience for spice lovers and chicken fans alike.
In a press release shared on Monday, September 15, Bart LaCount, the Chief Marketing Officer at Popeyes, spoke about the collaboration calling the collaboration 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,” he continued.
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The menu kicks off with Sizzlin’ Sriracha Dippers (Mild)—tender chicken marinated in pickled garlic sriracha, paired with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip and a Hot Ones Sriracha sachet for extra spice.
Next up is the Smokin’ Rojo Sandwich (Medium), which features a chicken fillet topped with the tangy and smoky Los Calientes Rojo spread from Hot Ones, finished with pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
For spice enthusiasts, the Darin’ Dab Ghost Wings (Hot) deliver classic bone-in or boneless wings coated in a bold Ghost Pepper dry rub, accompanied by a Last Dab Ranch dip cup to cool your tongue down.
Finally, for the ultimate heat challenge, fans can add The Last Dab (Extremely Hot)—Hot Ones’ most iconic and intense sauce, served in a sachet so you can finish your last bite with the infamous “final dab.”
