{
  "id": 19320121,
  "title": "We tried McDonald’s new McCrispy Fried Chicken recipe to see if it's better than the OG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/we-tried-mcdonalds-new-mccrispy-fried-chicken-recipe-to-see-if-its",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T11:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/11/mcdonalds-new-mccrispy-fried-chicken/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore once had a superhero duo – Flash Fry and Steam Marinate – before McDonald’s introduced the iconic McCrispy Fried Chicken. As a kid, biting into that crunchy and juicy chicken was a thrilling experience, unlike any other fried chicken I had tasted. Now, McDonald’s is relaunching the McCrispy with an improved recipe, promising even greater crunch, juiciness, and spice.\n\nEager to test if the revamped McCrispy lived up to its promise, I enlisted my colleagues for a blind taste test. Hannah, who is no stranger to spicy food, found the new McCrispy to be \"much nicer\" than the original, comparing it to a McSpicy burger. GZ, another non-spicy eater, noted that the spice kicked in gradually, resulting in a delightful heat. Swarn, a spice aficionado, described the chicken as \"very delicious\" and praised the less salty coating. Gawain, a fried chicken connoisseur, commended the exceptional crispiness of the coating and the balance between crunch and tenderness. Finally, Mikayla, a Korean native, enjoyed the Honey Mustard dipping sauce, calling it \"flavourful but strong.\"\n\nUpon trying the new McCrispy myself, I was immediately struck by the unique blend of heat, spice, and juice. The crunch of the coating was just right, neither overly salty nor too rigid. The tender, juicy meat provided a perfect contrast to the coating. True to its name, the spice hit me like a blast, eliciting a slight widening of my eyes without lingering discomfort. The three available dipping sauces – Honey Mustard, Curry, and Barbecue – all complemented the chicken beautifully, with Honey Mustard being my personal favorite.\n\nIn conclusion, McDonald’s has successfully improved the McCrispy Fried Chicken with its new recipe, delivering a crispy, juicy, and perfectly spiced experience. The nostalgic flavors of the original version still shine through, while the enhancements make it a satisfying choice for both nostalgic fans and spicy food enthusiasts alike.",
  "summary": "It's more than a spicy kick.",
  "key_points": [
    "McDonald's relaunched McCrispy Fried Chicken with improved recipe",
    "Blind taste test conducted by colleagues with diverse spice preferences",
    "New McCrispy received praise for crunch, juiciness, spice balance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Updating the McCrispy recipe allows the fast-food giant to satisfy both nostalgic fans of the original chicken and modern consumers seeking more intense spice and texture.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}