McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Prices (2026)
The McDonald's chicken mcnuggets menu runs from $0.35 to $16.99 in 2026, averaging $6.73 across 6 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
- The $5 Meal Deal is the single best value on the menu — the same four items ordered separately run close to $12.
- The McDonald's app gives a free item on many orders and runs a points programme worth roughly 5% back; app prices are frequently below counter prices for the same item.
- 20-piece McNuggets at $9.99 cost about $0.50 per nugget against $0.65 for a 4-piece — the best per-unit price on the menu.
- A large sweet tea at $1.49 has held its price for years and remains the cheapest large drink at any national chain.
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the McDonald's chicken mcnuggets menu?
Extra Dipping Sauce is the cheapest chicken mcnuggets item at McDonald's, at about $0.35 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Chicken McNuggets (4 pc.) ($2.59) and Chicken McNuggets (6 pc.) ($4.29).
What is the average McDonald's chicken mcnuggets price in 2026?
Across the 6 priced chicken mcnuggets items we track, the average is $6.73 and the midpoint is $6.19. Prices run from $0.35 for Extra Dipping Sauce up to $16.99 for Chicken McNuggets (40 pc.).
Is McDonald's chicken mcnuggets expensive compared with other chains?
3 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on chicken mcnuggets. Wendy's averages $4.83 against $6.73 at McDonald's — a gap of about 28%.
Do McDonald's chicken mcnuggets prices vary by location?
Yes. McDonald's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.