While I love Chicken McNuggets, Oreo McFlurries, and even a classic McDonald’s cheeseburger, when it comes to the Golden Arches, my go-to is (or should I say “was”) a McDonald’s Snack Wrap. Something about the juicy chicken topped with cheddar cheese and crunchy lettuce wrapped in a soft tortilla and dipped in ranch just never missed when it came to texture and flavor. But, much to my dismay (and that of fans nationwide), the cult-favorite menu item was discontinued nearly a decade ago. Luckily, after months of teasing the beloved item’s rerelease, McDonald’s confirmed to USA Today that the McDonald’s Snack Wrap is permanently coming back to restaurants beginning in July. Here’s what we know about the return of the beloved snack wrap.
What is the McDonald’s Snack Wrap?
Originally introduced in the 2000s, McDonald’s Snack Wraps were discontinued in 2016 due to how time consuming the wraps were for kitchen staff. And while some franchises continued to serve Snack Wraps until 2020, McDonald’s cut down its menu during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking snack wraps, salads, and parfaits along with it. Fans were immediately disappointed, and have been begging on social media, in drive-thru lines, and via direct messages for the wraps to return ever since.
What are the new McDonald’s Snack Wraps?
The McDonald’s Snack Wraps will be made with one of the chain’s new McCrispy Strips, which launched nationwide in May. The juicy chicken strip, which is made with all white meat, comes wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and is topped with crisp shredded lettuce and shredded cheese.
The returning menu item will be available in two flavors: Spicy and Ranch. The new Spicy Snack Wrap features a kick of habanero similar to the Spicy McCrispy sandwich, while the Ranch Snack Wrap is complemented with cool ranch dressing and hints of garlic and onion.
When are McDonald’s Snack Wraps coming back?
After months of teasing, Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, confirmed on Tuesday, June 3 that the McDonald’s Snack Wraps are coming back next month. As of July 10, the McDonald’s Snack Wrap will officially be added to menus nationwide — permanently.
“The snack wrap is back,” said Erlinger in a video to fans announcing the item’s return. “It’s because you’ve sounded off. We’ve heard you, we’ve listened.”
McD’s also shared the news on social media, and fans (myself included) are ecstatic, to say the least.
User @bring_back_the_wrap, an Instagram account dedicated to petitioning for the return of the McDonald’s snack wrap, commented “WE HAVE WAITED FOR THIS,” on McDonald’s Instagram post announcing the return.
Other fans, including Instagram users @taylor.reevess and @kayaawu_ commented about how long the nine-year-long wait has been.
“I’ve waited years for this,” wrote @taylor.reevess. “Do you know how many times I’ve tweeted you guys?! Signed petitions. This is my answered prayer.” Same girl, same.
But for now, I’ll be microdosing the McDonald’s Snack Wrap by ordering McCrispy Strips until July 10.