McDonald’s releases countless limited-time-only menu items across the globe every year – but some have a greater lasting impact on fast food devotees than others. From towering burgers and sensational sides to special releases that have gained a cult following, we’ve put together a list of the greatest limited-edition McDonald’s foods of all time.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the tastiest limited-run McDonald’s menu items EVER – counting down to the most legendary of all.

We've based our ranking on the popularity of each food item in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The best limited-edition McDonald's menu items ever, ranked