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Get ready for a mouthwatering journey through the most iconic fast-food items that have captured our hearts and taste buds! From classic burgers to irresistible sides, we're counting down the most beloved menu items that have defined fast-food culture for generations.
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00:00Of all the times you've made it at home, has it ever tasted like our McMuffin?
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most beloved fast food items that have satisfied the cravings of countless people.
00:13What's this?
00:14Your food.
00:16No, no, no. I just ordered.
00:18And now it's here.
00:23Are you hungry?
00:25Then come to White Castle and try our Slider Special.
00:30Six burgers, fries, and a soft drink for only $2.99.
00:36Imagine all those burgers in your stomach right now.
00:40Considered the first fast food burger chain ever, White Castle is the original Slider king.
00:45These little square burgers cost just five cents back in 1921, the year of White Castle's founding.
00:51The original Slider, which has stuck around to this day, consists of 100% beef with onions and a slice of pickle on a hamburger bun.
00:59This is a truly revolutionary historic burger, which explains why Time named it the most influential burger of all time.
01:07I want 30 sliders, 5 french fries, and 4 large cherry Cokes.
01:10I want the same except make mine diet Cokes.
01:13While the original White Castle location in Wichita, Kansas is no longer in operation, the chain as a whole, thanks to its iconic Slider, has stood the test of time.
01:23Damn, that hit the spot. That was the best meal of my life.
01:26Mine too.
01:2713. Classic Roast Beef Sandwich, Arby's
01:38Besides being a fan favorite for its taste, the Arby's Classic Roast Beef Sandwich gets bonus points for pretty much owning the roast beef game in fast food.
01:46Seriously, what other fast food chain comes to mind when you think of roast beef?
01:50Okay, maybe Roy Rogers, but let's be real, they're not as big as Arby's.
01:54This classic sandwich is simple but tasty.
01:57The fresh toasted sesame bun is perfect for holding all that thinly sliced flavorful roast beef.
02:02Arby's has been serving it up since 1964, and clearly it's made a lasting impression.
02:08But it was quite revolutionary to be starting with a 69 cent sandwich against McDonald's at 15 cents.
02:18We determined that people liked a thinly sliced roast beef sandwich on a nice bun.
02:2412. Oreo Cookie Blizzard, Dairy Queen
02:35If you blend one of the world's most popular cookies with one of the most beloved ice cream flavors, you get a dessert masterpiece.
02:42Dairy Queen's Oreo Cookie Blizzard proves that by mixing crunchy Oreo pieces with sweet vanilla soft serve.
02:48It really is fitting that it's called Dairy Queen given the reign the franchise has had over the dessert sector of the fast food industry.
02:55And it's mainly thanks to the famous Blizzard, which first hit menus in the 1980s.
03:05While DQ serves multiple delicious flavors, nothing quite hits like the classic Oreo Cookie Blizzard.
03:1211. Fried Chicken, KFC
03:15There's a reason KFC has expanded to well over 100 different countries.
03:19People love that Kentucky Fried Chicken.
03:21The Colonel got that blend of herbs and spices down to a T.
03:36Some may choose to share their fried chicken bucket.
03:39But with each bite of the tender well-seasoned chicken, you may find yourself wanting it all to yourself.
03:44At one point, KFC was the largest fast food chain in the United States.
03:49Burgers were always the talking and eating point of the fast food industry.
03:53But KFC made chicken a worthy fast food rival.
04:0810. Crunchwrap Supreme, Taco Bell
04:14This hexagonal burrito is defined by its shape, crunch, and balance of flavors.
04:23Many consider the Crunchwrap Supreme the supreme menu item at Taco Bell.
04:27It came around in 2005, over 40 years after the chain opened.
04:32Fans have since praised the texture of the tortilla and the distribution of ingredients,
04:36which include seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and nacho cheese sauce.
04:41While other Taco Bell items include similar ingredients,
04:44the Crunchwrap Supreme offers fans something distinct from the typical burrito or taco.
04:49Along with the quality taste, of course,
04:51that uniqueness has probably helped catapult the Crunchwrap Supreme to the top for Taco Bell fans.
05:019. Double Double, In-N-Out Burger
05:11This California fast food icon has satisfied a lot of empty stomachs for decades.
05:16In-N-Out Burger's Double Double consists of a toasted bun,
05:19two beef patties, two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and a signature spread,
05:25whose recipe has remained the same since 1948, the year the franchise was founded.
05:30The Double Double was born in 1963, and was offered to customers for just 60 cents.
05:35While that price is still a bit pricey,
05:37the Double Double has remained nothing short of a great value
05:40given just how mouth-watering a burger it is.
05:48It's the type of burger that sparks conversations
05:50even among those on the East Coast of the U.S. who haven't had the chance to try it.
05:558. Frosty, Wendy's
05:57This frozen dairy treat has the perfect sweetness, creaminess, temperature, and consistency.
06:03Wendy's' simple yet own unique,
06:06the Double Double is the perfect choice for any kind of burger.
06:09Delicious.
06:10Number 8. Frosty, Wendy's
06:12Try Wendy's one-of-a-kind Frosty with its cool, creamy chocolatey and unique texture.
06:17This frozen dairy treat has the perfect sweetness, creaminess, temperature and consistency.
06:22Wendy's simple yet oh-so-delicious Frosty is the sweet spot right between a creamy milkshake and rich soft-serve ice cream.
06:30Chocolate, the original flavor released in 1969, has remained a classic flavor that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
06:37In 2006, the much-requested Vanilla Frosty finally arrived, much to the delight of fans, and it did not disappoint.
06:44Over the years, Wendy's has also released special limited-time flavor variations such as Strawberry, Salted Caramel and Orange Dreamsicle.
06:52Many fans would argue, and fairly so, that when it comes to fast food desserts, the Frosty is the cream of the crop.
07:07Number 7. Texas Toast, Zaxby's and Raising Cane's
07:19This type of bread is golden brown, slightly crunchy yet fluffy, buttery and a bit garlicky. It's a truly delectable side dish.
07:28Zaxby's success can be explained, in part, by the growing popularity of fast casual food, a mix of fast food and sit-down dining.
07:36Zaxby's and Raising Cane's both make an excellent Texas Toast. It tastes great on its own, no doubt, but many fans of these franchises like to utilize a tasty food hack,
07:46which involves wrapping the Texas Toast around one of your chicken tenders and drizzling some Zax sauce or Cane's sauce on top.
07:52It's the right texture, right level of golden brownness and right amount of buttery goodness that make the Texas Toast served at these fast food franchises so popular.
08:00Zaxby's is quickly becoming one of the country's fastest growing restaurant chains. Zaxby's ranked 25th on QSR Magazine's list of Top 50 Brands in Quick Service and Fast Casual.
08:11Number 6. Waffle Fries, Chick-fil-A
08:14There's nothing quite like the waffle fry. It's not the traditional fry shape, but its magnetic appearance, along with its uncommonness relative to other fry shapes,
08:23can make you feel like you're eating a delicacy. And no place is better known for it than Chick-fil-A, whose waffle potato fries are fresh, crisp, well-salted, and have an exquisite texture.
08:37While other major fast food chains serve classic-style fries, Chick-fil-A marches to its own drum.
08:42This uniqueness has undoubtedly contributed to the immense popularity of Chick-fil-A's waffle fry, which many consider to be a Mount Rushmore-level fry.
08:53Number 5. Whopper, Burger King
09:04Since 1957, the Whopper has been the calling card for Burger King, the self-proclaimed home of the Whopper.
09:10Their menu describes it as a quarter pound of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.
09:22Originally sold for just 37 cents, this yummy burger's success precipitated fast food burger rivalries.
09:28While it's undergone multiple changes over the years, including with its bun and overall size, the Whopper has persisted as a staple at Burger King, and a name that people instantly associate with the fast food chain.
09:52Number 4. Fried Chicken, Popeye's
10:03It's hard not to love that chicken from Popeye's. It has exceptional flakiness on the outside with juicy goodness on the inside.
10:10Seriously though, they got that batter down to a science.
10:12This crunch and overall visual presentation may be why Popeye's lovers give it the nod in the Popeye's vs. KFC debate.
10:19Plus, that delicious seasoning certainly helps make it a standout and a go-to destination for fried chicken enthusiasts.
10:26Financially speaking, the chain, which was once fittingly called Popeye's Mighty Good Chicken, surpassed KFC in sales in 2023 to earn a spot as the number two chicken chain in the U.S.
10:37I don't like my chickens live, okay? I like them dead deep fried. You ever heard of Popeye's?
10:42Number 3. Original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-fil-A
10:45The people's favorite entree from the people's favorite chicken chain in the United States is, of course, the Original Chicken Sandwich.
10:52Chick-fil-A has mastered the recipe for their number one sandwich.
10:55The chicken has the ideal amount of crunch, tenderness, and deep-fried breading.
11:00The pickles are the only topping necessary to take this sandwich to heights that most chicken sandwiches can only dream of.
11:05And obviously, we cannot forget to mention that fresh, buttery bun.
11:09The Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich makes for an elite road trip meal when you're scanning the food exit signs for a quick, delicious bite.
11:16It really is all reliable.
11:18Number 2. Big Mac, McDonald's
11:21I'll have the Big Mac, please.
11:22Great joy!
11:23What was originally called the Aristocrat and then the Blue Ribbon Burger became the Big Mac.
11:28With an original intent of rivaling Big Boy Restaurant's Big Boy Hamburger during the late 1960s,
11:34we think it's safe to say that the Big Mac has gained the upper hand.
11:37With two beef patties, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, minced onions, and a special sauce neatly organized on a three-sliced sesame seed bun,
11:45the Big Mac offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
11:48This iconic item from arguably the world's most famous fast food chain is more than just a tasty burger.
11:54It's a historic, globally recognized symbol of American fast food.
11:58To say the Big Mac is a big deal would be a big understatement.
12:02And you know you want one right now.
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12:23Number 1. Fries, McDonald's
12:26Finely crafted from a variety of quality potatoes, McDonald's world-famous fries come out hot,
12:32crispy, and salty, with an ideal amount of softness to complement their superb natural flavor.
12:44These things are delicious as they are, no sauce necessary.
12:48The storied fast food franchise also deserves a few extra points for not leaving a bunch of
12:52fry pieces and crumbs at the bottom of the fry container like some other places do.
12:56At McDonald's, you get consistency in shape and taste.
13:00The world's largest fast food restaurant chain has mastered the art of the fry to such an extent
13:05that many people put McDonald's fries in a tier of their own.
13:19Is there a fast food item that you think deserves more love? Let us know in the comments.
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