Popeyes Just Sneakily Added New Onion Rings

Popeyes may have just pulled off a really big surprise. Without any big announcement or marketing campaign, the fried chicken chain appears to be testing new Cajun Onion Rings at select locations.

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While the chain hasn’t officially announced the item, the crispy, seasoned rings have already sparked plenty of excitement online, especially among customers who have been hoping for the classic menu item to make a comeback.

Popeyes Might Have A New Fan-Favorite

If the test turns into a nationwide release, Popeyes could have another winner on its menu. Popeyes appears to be bringing back the Cajun Onion Rings, which were around in the 1990s. If they’re anything like the chain’s famous Cajun Fries, customers can probably expect plenty of flavor in every bite.

The onion rings also seem like they would go well with almost everything on Popeyes’ menu. Whether it’s a chicken sandwich, crispy tenders, spicy wings, or classic fried chicken, a side of crunchy onion rings sounds like a pretty tempting upgrade.

Right now, Popeyes hasn’t confirmed where the test is taking place or whether the item will eventually launch nationwide. But according to this TikTok post by @iamkingroy30, he got them at Miramar in Miami, Florida and they go for $3.99 and come with a small box of sauce.

Popeyes Fans Have Been Waiting For This Comeback

While the onion rings may look new, longtime Popeyes fans know they’ve actually been around before. Years ago, onion rings were sold at many Popeyes restaurants before quietly disappearing from the menu. Since then, customers have been asking: when are they coming back?

That question pops up all over Reddit. In one discussion, fans shared memories of ordering the onion rings years ago and couldn’t understand why Popeyes ever got rid of them. One fan said, “The original Popeyes onion rings were a reason to go to Popeyes. All through the ’80s and ’90s we enjoyed them. Then came the dark day sometime in 2006…….A tragedy for onion rings lovers. I was crushed.”

With that kind of nostalgia, it’s easy to see why the latest test has people so excited.

Will They Stick Around This Time?

Judging by the early buzz on social media, these Cajun Onion Rings are already getting plenty of attention. Fans are searching for locations that have them, sharing videos online, and crossing their fingers that Popeyes decides to keep them around.

For now, nothing has been officially announced, so anyone hoping to try them may need a little luck. But if the test goes well, Popeyes could soon bring back the onion rings for good.