Say goodbye to the takeout menus and hello to your kitchen! Here are 29 mind-blowing copycat recipes of your favorite fast food items.
These recipes offer the familiar flavors of your beloved fast-food classics but with a personal touch, and without leaving the comfort of your home. These recipes save you time and money while delivering up tasty food your family will love.
Panda Express Mongolian Beef
Crispy beef is coated in a sweet sauce, just like you’d get at a P.F. Chang’s, and it is ready in only 20 minutes!
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Popeye’s Strawberry Biscuits
Get the taste of Popeye’s famous strawberry biscuits right in your own kitchen! These copycat biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and loaded with juicy strawberries. They make a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or brunch, and the recipe is easy to follow. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia without leaving your home.
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Chick-Fil-A Lemonade
Who needs a drive-thru when you can make Chick-fil-a Lemonade at home? This recipe nails that balance between tart and sweet, creating a thirst-quenching treat that tastes just like the original. Plus, it’s made with only three simple ingredients, proving that great flavor doesn’t have to be complicated.
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Chipotle Barbacoa
This copycat Chipotle Barbacoa is delicious. The slow cooker does all the work, making the beef so tender and flavorful it practically melts in your mouth. Pile it onto a burrito bowl or into tacos.
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Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce
This Polynesian sauce is a copycat recipe of the popular Chick-Fil-A Polynesian sauce and is a sweet and sour sauce with a bit of tangy flavor.
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McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie
This Mango Pineapple Smoothie is even better than the one you can get at McDonald’s. With Greek yogurt, almond milk and frozen fruit, this easy blender breakfast is a great way to start the day.
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Chick-Fil-A Sauce
This popular sauce is a combination of honey mustard with BBQ sauce that has a distinctive tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor.
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Smashburger Smash Burgers
Smash burgers are outdoor griddling 101. Super fast and super delicious, these thin burger patties are caramelized with crispy edges that are so beefy and so darn good. Stack ’em 2 or 3 high and change your burger game for the better!
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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Craving the irresistible goodness of Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice? Now you can recreate that magic at home with our Copycat Chipotle recipe! This fluffy and fragrant rice is the perfect sidekick to any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
This is one of Taco Bell’s most popular menu items, and these addicting potatoes offer everything people love about the original – crispy, spicy potatoes covered with cheesy goodness.
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Chick-Fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing
This creamy salsa dressing is a perfect copycat for the popular Chick-Fil-A dressing. It’s a delicious, tangy condiment perfect for salads, as a dip, or drizzled over your favorite Mexican dishes!
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In-N-Out Animal Sauce
It’s thick, it’s flavorful, it’s perfect on fries and burgers and more, AND you don’t have to go to a fast-food restaruant to get your hands on Animal Sauce! Made eaisly at home, add flavor to everything today!
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Sonic Ocean Water
Say hello to a perfect, at-home rendition of Sonic’s iconic Ocean Water. This copycat recipe brings you that irresistible combination of coconut and sprite, with a dazzling blue color that’s bound to bring back memories of Sonic drive-ins. It’s a fun and easy way to create your own seaside escape, anytime, anywhere!
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Chipotle Corn Salsa
Craving the fresh and vibrant taste of Chipotle’s corn salsa? You’re in luck! Our copycat recipe brings that same deliciousness to your table. With its crisp corn kernels, diced peppers, and aromatic herbs, this salsa is a delightful accompaniment to your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Prepare to be amazed by the homemade version!
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McDonalds Shamrock Shake
While you may be able to only find this shake at McDonald’s just before St. Patrick’s Day, it is a fabulous treat all year round. Make your own copycat Shamrock Shake at home any time you want.
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Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
Prepare a juicy air fryer chicken sandwich at home anytime, with the help of this copycat Chick-Fil-A recipe! When you are craving a crispy chicken sandwich, this recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Dominos Hearty Marinara Sauce
Hearty marinara sauce is a delicious Italian sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onion, rich olive oil, fresh basil, and flavorful Italian herbs.
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McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe
This McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce recipe has an incredibly balanced flavor of salty and spicy, with a delightful tang, and is so unbelievably versatile.
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Panda Express Orange Chicken
Everyone will love this tender chicken coated in orange flavor, just like Panda Express Orange Chicken. Each bite is bursting with flavor!
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Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Love the Chipotle burrito bowl but want to save some money? Look no further! Our copycat Chipotle burrito bowl recipe gives you all the same flavors and ingredients at a fraction of the cost. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to recreate this tasty dish and enjoy it whenever the craving strikes.
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McDonald’s Biscuit Recipe
Make copycat McDonald’s biscuits for a comforting breakfast or dinner and dress them up with sweet or savory sides. They are the ultimate homemade buttermilk biscuit in versatility and light fluffy texture!
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Taco Bell Nacho Fries Supreme
These are nachos with spicy fries as a base and topped with taco meat, refried beans, nacho cheese, and more for a fun twist on classic nachos that is ready in 25 minutes.
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Chipotle Black Beans
Love Chipotle’s black beans? Now you can make them at home with our Copycat Chipotle black beans recipe! These beans are packed with smoky flavors and a hint of spice, making them the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Grilled Chick-Fil-A Nuggets
I am addicted to Chick-Fil-A nuggets, but I love to grill, so I’ve made a copycat version of grilled Chick-Fil-A nuggets using two (no longer) secret ingredients to make them extra juicy and well seasoned.
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Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade
This Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade copycat recipe captures the essence of the beloved original in every sip! The smooth, creamy texture and the tangy-sweet burst of citrus are a match made in heaven. It’s like summer in a glass, ready in minutes, and perfect for satisfying your craving without leaving the house.
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Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe
This creamy, tangy Popeye’s coleslaw recipe tastes just like what you would order at the popular American fast food restaurant.
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McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes)
This McDonald’s pancake recipe brings a beloved fast food breakfast menu item into your own kitchen. These hotcakes are light and fluffy, with a buttery flavor you’ll love.
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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Crunchy tortillas are filled with taco meat and beans and smothered with gooey cheese and all your favorite taco toppings.
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Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy
The Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy is the perfect summer refreshment, but you can make it at home for a lot less. With just two ingredients, you’ll love this homemade version.
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