15 Secret Fast-Food Dishes and Desserts to Recreate at Home

Do you dream of a delicious homemade burger, nuggets, chicken hot wings, deluxe potato fries, and a McFlurry®? We do too! Replicate the recipes of your favorite fast-food signature dishes in your own kitchen for a gourmet meal!

Whether you’re too lazy to go out or just want to save some money, there’s no need to miss out on enjoying a tasty burger from your favorite fast-food joint. We’ve gathered the best recipes here for recreating your favorite fast-food dishes and desserts at home. From homemade fries to burgers and hot dogs, these fast-food recipes are sure to make your mouth water. And you don’t need to be a master chef to whip up these mouthwatering meals in your own kitchen. We’re sure that every recipe that follows will find a happy home in your taste buds.

Our Best Fast-Food Recipes to Recreate in Your Kitchen

Hot dogs, tacos, fries, chips, pizza, burgers, and potatoes… Even though not all of these dishes are necessarily good for your health, it’s okay to treat yourself once in a while! Especially when they’re homemade, because you know exactly what goes inside them (yes, we add some lettuce to ease our conscience…). And let’s not forget the Deluxe sauce, an icon of the famous fast-food restaurant with the golden arches, or other condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, and curry sauce, perfect for dipping our fries and potatoes. Whether you prefer a bacon burger, a hot dog, or chicken nuggets, you can choose between meat-filled or vegetarian versions. You can opt for chicken, beef steak, or even fish.

When it comes to desserts, we melt for a delicious ice cream, a delightful brownie, or a refreshing milkshake. What’s your guilty pleasure? Which sandwich will satisfy your cravings for tonight’s meal? Find happiness among these fast-food recipes that you can recreate in your own kitchen!

So, are you ready to find the perfect recipe that suits you? Let’s get started:

Recipe for Creamy Deluxe Sauce (Potato Sauce)

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 15 cl oil
• 1 tsp chives
• 1 small shallot
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp thick cream
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Place the egg yolk in a bowl. Whisk and gradually pour in the oil, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens. Add the vinegar, cream, and sugar. Mix well.
2. Peel and finely chop the shallot. Chop the chives. Add them to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
3. Enjoy with potatoes (recipe number 6 below).

Homemade McChicken

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 2 burger buns
• 1 chicken breast
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, pepper
• Deep-frying oil
• 2 leaves of iceberg lettuce
• Some slices of red onion
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Preparation:

1. Toast the buns in a toaster or in the oven for 5 minutes at 200°C.
2. Cut the chicken breast in half. Flatten them using a pan or a rolling pin. Beat the egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken breasts in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs, again in the egg, and again in the breadcrumbs. Fry the chicken in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. Peel and cut the onion into thin slices. Wash and take a few nice leaves of lettuce. Cut the lettuce into strips.
4. Assemble the homemade McChicken: place the breaded chicken breast on each bun, followed by the lettuce, mayonnaise, and the top bun.

Homemade Whopper

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For 1 person
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 burger bun
• 2 tomato slices
• 1 Russian-style gherkin (Malossol)
• A few slices of onion
• 1 leaf of lettuce
• 1 beef patty
• 1 tbsp steakhouse spices
• 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
• Salt, pepper
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Preparation:

1. Toast the bun in a toaster or in the oven for 5 minutes at 200°C.
2. Wash the tomato and cut it into slices. Peel and cut the onion into thin slices. Cut the gherkin into slices. Wash the lettuce and take one or two nice leaves.
3. Cook the beef patty in a pan with steakhouse spices and barbecue sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the Whopper: place the cooked patty on the bun. Add some slices of gherkin, ketchup, and a few slices of onion. Place two tomato slices. Add the lettuce. Spread a little mayonnaise and close the burger with the remaining bun.

Homemade Filet-O-Fish

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 2 burger buns
• 2 pieces of cod
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 55 g butter
• 2 leaves of lettuce
• 2 slices of cheese

For the sauce:

• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• A pinch of sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tsp chopped chives and parsley
• 1 tsp chopped gherkin
• 1 tsp chopped capers
• 1/2 chopped shallot
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Melt the butter in a small pan. Add the breadcrumbs and mix. Preheat the oven to 240°C. Coat the pieces of cod with breadcrumbs, place them in an ovenproof dish, and bake for about ten minutes, turning them halfway. Make sure the fish is well cooked and the breadcrumbs are slightly golden. Keep warm.
2. Cut the buns in half. Toast the burger buns. Prepare the sauce.
3. Place a bun on a plate, spread tartar sauce, add lettuce. Place the fish on top of the lettuce. Spread a little sauce on the top bun. Close the burger.

The Homemade Big Mac™ Recipe

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1/2 white onion
• 1 Russian-style gherkin (Malossol)
• 4 leaves of lettuce
• 4 sesame seed burger buns
• 4 beef patties
• 2 slices of cheddar cheese

Big Mac™ Sauce:

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 tsp mild mustard
• 4 tsp relish
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika

Preparation:

1. Peel and finely chop the onion. Cut the gherkin into slices. Roughly chop the lettuce.
2. Open the buns and remove the top part of 2 of them (save them for another recipe). Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients.
3. Cook the beef patties in a pan over high heat. Set aside. In the same pan but over low heat, toast the buns with the crumb side down. Once the buns are nicely toasted, assemble the burger: – Place the bottom part of the bun

• Add some Big Mac™ sauce
• Some diced onion
• A layer of lettuce
• A slice of cheddar cheese
• First beef patty
• The second bottom part of the bun
• Some more Big Mac™ sauce
• Some diced onion
• Another layer of lettuce
• 2 slices of gherkin
• Second beef patty

You can also briefly grill the burger to heat it up and melt the cheese.

Deluxe Potatoes

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 400 g special fries potatoes
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp flour
• Vegetable frying oil

Preparation:

1. Carefully wash the potatoes and cut them into 6 or 8 wedges, depending on their size.
2. Preheat the deep fryer to 170°C.
3. Put all the ingredients in a bowl (except the flour). Mix well and add the potatoes. Mix again, then add the flour and mix once more.
4. Cook the potatoes for 4 minutes and drain them on absorbent paper. Cook them for a second time: another 4 minutes at the same temperature.
5. Drain on absorbent paper. Season with salt and serve immediately.

Chicken McNuggets™

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 300 g chicken breast
• 1 tbsp paprika
• Salt, pepper
• 200 g flour
• 40 g breadcrumbs
• 1 whole egg
• 25 cl water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Vegetable frying oil

Preparation:

1. Cut the chicken breast into nugget-shaped pieces. Sprinkle with paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Preheat the deep fryer to 170°C.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, egg, water, garlic powder, and seasoning. Mix with a whisk. Dip the chicken pieces in the batter, removing any excess, and immediately place them in the fryer for cooking.
4. Fry the nuggets until golden brown, around 5 minutes. Once cooked, remove them from the fryer and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper. Serve immediately.

Hot Fried Chicken Wings

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken wings
• 75 ml buttermilk
• 75 ml water
• 3 tbsp spice mix
• Vegetable frying oil

Spice mix:

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch or potato starch

Preparation:

1. Wash and clean the chicken wings if necessary, then drain. Cut them into three sections at the joints, removing the small wingtip. Set aside.
2. Prepare the spice mix and mix well.
3. Place the chicken wings in a bowl and add 3 teaspoons of the spice mix. Add the flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, the buttermilk, and the water. Mix until all the wings are coated with the marinade.
4. Preheat the frying oil to 170°C. Deep-fry the chicken wings until golden brown on each side. Once golden, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper.

Ranch Sauce Recipe

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For 1 bowl
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp chopped parsley
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Peel the shallot and garlic. Finely chop the shallot and mince the garlic.
2. Mix all the ingredients: yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, shallot, garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Homemade Chicken and Bacon McWrap™

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 breaded chicken fillets
• 2 wheat tortillas
• 2 leaves of lettuce
• 2 fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• Pepper
• 4 bacon slices
• 4 cheddar slices
• 2 tbsp pepper sauce

Preparation:

1. Heat a frying pan with a drizzle of oil and cook the chicken fillets.
2. Warm the tortilla in a non-stick pan for 15 seconds on each side. Add the sauce, lettuce, tomatoes sliced, and chopped onion. Cut the chicken into pieces and add it along with the lettuce in the center of the tortilla. Add a grind of pepper, the cheddar cheese, and the bacon. Roll the wrap tightly. Optionally, grill it to melt the cheese.

The Famous MCBAGUETTE™

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For 1 person
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette
• 2 beef patties
• Salt, pepper
• 2 emmental cheese slices
• 2 lettuce leaves (oak leaf lettuce)
• Sauce:
  • 1/2 tsp whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp thick cream

Preparation:

1. Cut the baguette lengthwise. Toast the pieces in the oven or in a toaster.
2. Cook the two patties in a pan, season with salt and pepper at the end of cooking.
3. Mix the mustards and cream with a fork to make the sauce.
4. Place the hot patties in the bread, followed by two slices of cheese, add the lettuce, mustard sauce, and the bread. Enjoy!

Vanilla Milkshake, a Fast-Food Icon

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For 2 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 250 g vanilla ice cream
• 20 cl milk
• 2 tsp sugar

Preparation:

1. Put the ice cream in the blender. Add the milk and sugar. Blend for 1 minute at maximum speed.
2. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Hazelnut Chocolate Brownie, Just Like at McDo

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 200 g baking chocolate
• 150 g butter
• 130 g granulated sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 50 g flour
• 3 eggs
• A handful of roughly chopped hazelnuts
• A pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie. Mix gently. Then add the sugar, vanilla sugar, eggs, and mix. Finish with the sifted flour, hazelnuts, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and pour into a buttered mold.
3. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven to 160°C and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, leave the cake to rest for 10 minutes in the oven off. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Strawberry Sundae®

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Freezing time: 40 minutes to 6 hours
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 30 cl heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 20 cl milk
• 100 g sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 vanilla bean
• Toppings: a handful of crushed peanuts
• Topping sauce: strawberry syrup

Preparation:

1. Pour the cream and milk into a saucepan with the seeds from the vanilla bean. Bring to a boil.
2. While the mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture turns pale. Pour the hot cream and milk slowly over the egg mixture, whisking continuously. Transfer everything back to the saucepan and cook the cream over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until desired consistency (approximately 40 minutes). Alternatively, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 6 hours, whisking every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours to prevent ice crystals from forming.
4. Serve the sundaes in ramekins and add the strawberry syrup and crushed peanuts.

Homemade McFlurry® Recipe

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For 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 40 minutes to 6 hours
Cost: suitable for all budgets

Ingredients:

• 25 cl heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 200 g mascarpone cheese
• 10 cl sweetened condensed milk
• 1 vanilla bean
• Toppings: M&Ms®, Twix®, Oreo®, Daim®, Smarties®, Kit Kat®, Bounty®…
• Topping sauce: chocolate, caramel, fruit coulis…

Preparation:

1. Make sure the cream and mascarpone are well chilled before starting the preparation. Whip the cream and mascarpone together until it forms stiff peaks, using an electric whisk or a stand mixer (or by hand with a hand whisk, if you’re feeling brave!).
2. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and the seeds from the vanilla bean using a spatula. Mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until desired consistency (approximately 40 minutes). Alternatively, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 6 hours, whisking every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours to prevent ice crystals from forming. Once the ice cream is ready, pour it quickly into ramekins and add the sauces and toppings of your choice: M&Ms®, Twix®, Oreo®, Daim®, Smarties®, Kit Kat®, Bounty®…

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