Popeyes brought back a fan favorite after more than a decade away. The Cajun Onion Rings returned to participating Popeyes locations nationwide on November 3, 2026, for a limited time — thick-cut onion rings, fried crispy and golden, kicked up with Cajun spices, and served with a cup of Buttermilk Ranch on the side for dipping.
The price at one Popeyes was $3.99, and prices may vary by location. The rings run 500 calories, with 37g of fat, 12g of saturated fat, 1,530mg of sodium, 39g of carbs, 4g of sugar, and 4g of protein. No end date has been announced.
What Are the Cajun Onion Rings
Seasoned thick-cut onion rings, fried until crispy and golden, with Cajun spices and a cup of Buttermilk Ranch for dipping. They were a Popeyes menu item years ago, then disappeared for more than a decade before this November 2026 return. The return is for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Onion Rings | $3.99* | 500 |
*Price at one Popeyes restaurant; prices may vary by location.
Nutrition at a Glance
One order of Cajun Onion Rings: 500 calories, 37g fat (12g saturated), 1,530mg sodium, 39g carbs, 4g sugar, 4g protein. The sodium is the number to watch — 1,530mg is more than half a day’s worth in a side. The Buttermilk Ranch cup is served on the side, so its nutrition is separate and not included in those figures.
How to Order
Order them as a side with any meal — they pair with the chicken sandwich and the tenders the same way fries do. Because the return is at participating locations, check the app or call ahead if you are driving over for them specifically. The $3.99 figure came from one Popeyes restaurant, so your store’s price may differ; the app at checkout is the source.
What We Do Not Know Yet
One thing is still unpublished: the end date. The return is limited time, but no end date was given in the November 3, 2026 announcement. If an end date appears, this post will be updated. Until then, treat it as “while it lasts.”
Why It Matters
Popeyes has had a busy November: the 6 for $10 deal on November 4, and now the onion rings’ return on November 3 after a decade-plus absence. It is the chain leaning into nostalgia while its value deals run — a side that longtime fans remember, priced at $3.99. For the full board, see our Popeyes menu, and for the current deals, our Popeyes coupons guide. The current 6 for $10 deal is covered in our Popeyes 6 for $10 deal post.
Popeyes Cajun Onion Rings FAQs
When did the Popeyes Cajun Onion Rings come back?
November 3, 2026, at participating Popeyes locations nationwide, for a limited time after a more-than-decade-long hiatus.
How much are the Cajun Onion Rings?
$3.99 at one Popeyes restaurant. Prices may vary by location.
How many calories are in the Cajun Onion Rings?
500 calories, with 37g fat, 12g saturated fat, 1,530mg sodium, 39g carbs, 4g sugar, and 4g protein.
What dip comes with them?
A cup of Buttermilk Ranch on the side for dipping.
When do the Cajun Onion Rings end?
No end date has been announced. The return is limited time at participating locations.
Conclusion
Cajun Onion Rings are back at Popeyes after more than ten years — $3.99, 500 calories, Buttermilk Ranch on the side, limited time with no end date named. If you remember them from the old menu, this is the window. Check your location in the app before you go, and if an end date appears, this post will carry it.
Sources: The Fast Food Post, November 3, 2026 — “Popeyes Adds Cajun Onion Rings to Its Menu.” Prices checked November 2026. Price is from one Popeyes restaurant; prices may vary.
