Food & Beverage

Wendy's introduces 2 ghost pepper items; Strawberry Frosty returns

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May 3, 2023

Wendy's is heating up with its new Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries. The Strawberry Frosty is also returning to cool things down, according to a press release.

"Our Made to Crave menu continues to be a powerhouse, creating unique, unforgettable flavor experiences for our fans," Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. chief marketing officer for The Wendy's Company, said in the release. "Customers can't wait to try the products we add to this line-up, and I know spicy seekers will be back for another visit once they try the layers of ghost pepper we've put on top of our spicy chicken fillet. We take our position as the queen of spice very seriously, and the team really outdid themselves when creating this sandwich!"

The Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich features Wendy's signature Spicy Chicken, ghost pepper-infused American cheese, ghost pepper seasoned crispy onions, lettuce, tomato and a creamy ghost pepper ranch sauce. The Ghost Pepper Fries are coated in a unique spicy fry sauce.

The Strawberry Frosty returns for a second year, joining the Chocolate Frosty on Menus for a limited time.

"Wendy's Frosty treats are one of the most iconic desserts in fast-food and the Strawberry Frosty was a welcome surprise for consumers' palates last summer," John Li, VP of culinary innovation for The Wendy's Company, said in the release. "The sweet and real strawberry puree we use delivers the refreshing taste of summer in every spoonful. After the response we saw last year, we knew it was something that deserved to reclaim its place on this summer's menu!"

Wendy's operates approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide.