Taco Bell's newest menu item, crispy chicken wings, will be available for a limited time

Here's something to get excited about in the new year: Taco Bell will add chicken wings to its menu, starting Jan. 6.

Mark your calendar or set a smartphone reminder because the fast-food chain's crispy chicken wings, which come in an order of five for $5.99, will be sold for only one week nationwide, available after 2 p.m.

NBC's morning show "Today" described the fried and juicy chicken wings as "coated in Mexican queso seasoning and served with spicy ranch dipping sauce."

USA TODAY's order for an update on Taco Bell's chicken wings went unfulfilled.

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Taco Bell described the menu item in a news release reported by Fox Business as "five, bone-in Crispy Chicken Wings, coated in flavorful Mexican Queso seasoning, crisped to perfection and served along with our signature spicy ranch dipping sauce."

Also new to the menu and available for a limited time is a Chipotle Cheddar Chalupa, Beefy Melt Burrito, Fiesta Veggie Burrito and two Island Berry Freezes: Wild Strawberry or Blue Raspberry.

Taco Bell lovers have had to deal with the restaurant removing some favorite menu items, but this year marked the return of the Cheese Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco.

Another favorite is rumored to be on the way back. The Foodbeast website, which snagged an order of the wings when they were tested last year, expects Taco Bell to return to the menu its Mexican Pizza, which was removed more than a year ago.

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