Applebee’s Is Going Big With Halloween Deals And Returning Favorites

Applebee’s: We see the hustle, and we respect it. The restaurant chain has spent much of 2026 in an innovative mindset, by which I mean that it’s been offering new menu items and deals nearly constantly. 2026 was the year its Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos met customers (and mouths); the year its O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger caused me to wear out the hyphen button on my keyboard as I wrote about it; the year of new Halloween mocktails, one of which is topped with Oreos. You can call this place a lot of things, but you can’t call it lazy. 

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Case in point? It dropped not one, but two separate press releases yesterday, announcing its new Halloween deal and the return of a fan fave. Let’s get to it!

Applebee’s Hallowings Bucket

First off, let’s talk about its new Hallowings Bucket, a Halloween (duh) deal running from October 25 through 31. This new deal gives customers 20 boneless wings for just $12.99, in a flavor of their choice – you can choose from Classic Buffalo, Extra Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, and Hot Honey Glaze. You’ll also get either a Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing on the side. 

The Hallowings Bucket is only available on delivery and to-go orders, so it’s perfect for any Halloween parties you might be hosting. You don’t need a specific code for this one, either: It’ll be discounted straight away. As wing deals go, this one isn’t bad; it actually rivals the one running at Long John Silver’s, where you can get three wings for $1.99, which felt like an absolute steal to us when we were talking about it a couple of weeks back. 

The Sizzlin’ Skillet Returns

And now…the comeback of a star! A star in sizzling (sorry, sizzlin’) form! Applebee’s is bringing back its Sizzlin’ Skillets for a limited time, for dine-in, to go, or delivery orders. These dishes start at just $12.99, and there are a couple of new options on offer: Its Cheesy Chicken Skillet combines grilled chicken breast with a parmesan and white cheddar cream sauce, bacon, and crispy onions, while its Chicken & Shrimp Scampi Skillet starts with the same chicken, but pairs it with sautéed shrimp in a garlic lemon butter sauce. Both are served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli. You can also grab a Garlic Sirloin Skillet, or opt for Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp or Bourbon Street Steak in skillet format. 

Well, hey, Applebee’s: We’re impressed! There’s enough here to keep most people happy — unless you don’t eat meat, in which case, you might want to hop somewhere else for your Halloween deals — and nothing feels overly expensive. A salve in these ever-more expensive times, huh?