McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dipping Sauce--A Review

McDonald's is in the process of rolling-out their release of McCrispy Chicken Strips and a new, "Creamy Chili Dipping Sauce." It has already launched in multiple locations and should be available everywhere by April 29th. I saw a big sign about how it was available now here in Saint Louis when I pulled up to McDonald's yesterday, so I got a pack of four to try and the new dipping sauce. I liked it!

The tenders were quite good. They aren't that crispy despite the name, funnily enough. They are pretty delicious, however. These don't just taste like big nuggets, but have a good flavor profile with a bit of seasoning I was pretty into. As for the Creamy Chili, I've got to be honest and tell you it tastes almost exactly like Freddy's Fry Sauce. This, however, is not a bad thing as I am extremely fond of Freddy's Fry Sauce. The tenders dipped in the Creamy Chili is a real treat for the tastebuds. These tenders mixed with the chili sauce might be my favorite, "Temporary," menu item since the Sweet and Spicy Jam. If your McDonald's is selling these now, go try some! Otherwise, if you have to wait until the 29th, go get some then!

5 out of 5 Stars (for the tenders and sauce).

The Fry Sauce from Freddy's is Amazing

Up until recently, I had never enjoyed Freddy's restaurant. They seem to be expanding into the Saint Louis region, however, as a number of them are opening up around us and a brand new location just started serving grub a few weeks ago. Having heard it was good, I picked some up for Samii, Clarkson, and myself. The fries are almost like a shoestring fry and very crisp, Samii liked her burger, and I found the chicken sandwich to be lovely too. What really caught my attention, however, was Freddy's fry sauce. I'm not sure what's in it, but that stuff is amazing.

Honestly, I'm not even much of a sauce person. I usually am not into the texture of something wet on my food. I didn't even start sometimes dipping my fries into ketchup until I was in my 20s. That said, something about fry sauce just sets my taste buds alight with joy. It's a bit like ketchup but has a creamy tanginess to it that grabs your attention. It isn't overpowering and instead compliments whatever you're eating expertly. They sell bottles of fry sauce for you to take home at Freddy's and I plan to buy one soon and put it on an assortment of foods that would benefit from the yummy taste of fry sauce.

Note: This is an opinion post. I was not paid by Freddy's for writing about how amazing their fry sauce is, but if they want to send me some for free I would gladly accept it!