Nuggets & Tenders · Updated 2026
Wendy’s 4pc Nuggets (Crispy or Spicy)
Price, calories, what’s in it, and how it compares to the rest of the nuggets & tenders on the current Wendy’s menu.
The short answer
A Wendy’s 4pc Nuggets (Crispy or Spicy) is $2.19 and 170 calories. Prices and availability vary by restaurant.
Check your selected restaurant for its current price and availability before ordering.
- Price
- $2.19
- Varies by restaurant
- Calories
- 170
- Section
- Nuggets & Tenders
- Cal / $
- 78
- Cost per 100 cal
- $1.3
What is in a Wendy’s 4pc Nuggets (Crispy or Spicy)?
The 4-piece Nuggets are Wendy's classic small side, available in crispy or spicy, and one of the most-ordered add-ons on the menu because they're the nugget slot in nearly every value bundle. Four pieces is a snack or a side, not a meal, which is exactly what it's meant to be.
It's the default nugget in the Biggie Bag and 4 for $4, so most people first meet it as part of a combo rather than on its own. Two sauces come free, and you'll usually get a third if you ask.
Want more? Step up to the 6-piece or the 10-piece. Want heat? Order it spicy, the choice between crispy and spicy is free.
How it compares in the nuggets & tenders
4pc Nuggets (Crispy or Spicy) (this page)
- Price
- $2.19
- Cal
- 170
- Cal/$
- 78
- 10pc Spicy Nuggets →
- Price
- $5.79
- Cal
- 470
- Cal/$
- 81
- 10pc Crispy Nuggets →
- Price
- $5.79
- Cal
- 420
- Cal/$
- 73
- 6pc Nuggets →
- Price
- $3.39
- Cal
- 250
- Cal/$
- 74
- Chicken Nuggets →
- Price
- $2.51
- Cal
- 170
- Cal/$
- 68
Frequently asked
- Can you get 4-piece nuggets crispy or spicy?
- Yes, the 4-piece comes in either crispy (mild) or spicy at no price difference, so you pick based on heat preference. It's the same white-meat nugget in both styles.
- Are 4-piece nuggets included in the Biggie Bag?
- Yes. A 4-piece nuggets is the standard nugget component of the Biggie Bag and the old 4 for $4, which is the cheapest way to get them as part of a full meal rather than à la carte.
- How many sauces come with 4-piece nuggets?
- Two dipping sauces are typically included, and most locations will add another if you ask. Choices include barbecue, honey mustard, ranch, and more.