The McSpicy is a permanent item on the Macca’s Australia menu, available at most restaurants after breakfast hours. It’s a crispy spiced chicken burger — one of the more popular chicken options for those who want more heat than the McChicken.
McSpicy Price
The McSpicy burger is priced at around $10.90 on its own, depending on location. As part of a meal with fries and a drink, prices vary — generally around $16.00 for a medium meal. Exact pricing varies by restaurant and changes over time. The MyMacca’s app shows current pricing for your nearest location.
Spicy crispy chicken fillet with lettuce and mayonnaise.
| Option | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Burger only | Around $10.90 |
| Medium meal | Around $16.00 |
Approx. 2130 kJ per serving. Check the in-restaurant menu board for full nutrition details.
Prices are an approximate guide and vary by restaurant, meal size, app offers, and delivery platform. Check the Macca's app or menu board for current pricing.
Reference in-store price, checked October 2026
App offers and promotional deals can reduce the McSpicy price at certain times. Check the MyMacca’s app for current offers at your local restaurant.
What’s in the McSpicy
The McSpicy contains a large crispy chicken fillet coated in spiced seasoning, with lettuce and McChicken sauce on a sesame seed bun. The fillet is notably larger than the one used in a standard McChicken.
- Crispy spiced chicken fillet
- Lettuce
- McChicken sauce (mayo-based)
- Sesame seed bun
Spice Level
The McSpicy delivers a noticeable kick — more heat than most fast food chicken burgers in Australia. The spice comes from the seasoned coating on the chicken fillet rather than from a sauce, so it’s consistent through each bite. It’s not extremely hot, but it’s enough to set it apart from milder options like the McChicken.
Some locations periodically offer a hotter McSpicy variant with Frank’s RedHot Sauce added. Availability of this variant depends on the current promotion and restaurant.
How It Compares
If you’re deciding between Macca’s chicken options:
- McSpicy — spiced fillet, lettuce, mayo. Larger fillet, more heat. Higher price.
- McChicken — lighter seasoning, smaller patty, milder. Lower price point.
- Filet-O-Fish — fish rather than chicken, with tartare sauce. Not spicy.
See the Macca’s Chicken & Fish menu for the full range of chicken and fish options.
FAQs
Is the McSpicy available all year in Australia?
Yes. The McSpicy is a permanent menu item at McDonald’s Australia, available throughout the year at most restaurants after breakfast hours. It was introduced to the Australian menu in 2020 and has remained a permanent fixture since.
How spicy is the McSpicy?
Moderately spicy — noticeably more heat than a standard fast food chicken burger. The spice is in the seasoned coating on the chicken fillet. If you’re heat-sensitive, you’ll notice it. If you eat chilli regularly, you may find it mild to moderate.
What’s the difference between the McSpicy and the McChicken?
The McSpicy uses a larger, spiced chicken fillet compared to the McChicken’s smaller, milder patty. Both use lettuce and mayo on a sesame seed bun, but the McSpicy is more expensive and significantly hotter. See the McChicken page for a full comparison.
Can I get the McSpicy in a meal?
Yes. The McSpicy is available as a burger only or as a meal with fries and a drink. Meal prices vary by restaurant and size. Check the MyMacca’s app for current pricing at your local Macca’s.
See also: Macca’s Chicken & Fish menu | McChicken price | Chicken McNuggets price | Sides and fries | Macca’s menu prices