10 Best Ever Copycat Fast Food Recipes

Make Fast Food Recipes without ever leaving home using real, simple ingredients. Whether you’re looking for fast food dinner ideas or just a homemade version of a sweet treat, we’ve got you covered with our top picks!

Top 10 Fast Food Recipes

I’m always on the hunt for fast food lunch ideas, dinner dupes, and maybe a sweet snack or dessert.

But there are so many copycat recipes out there that just don’t live up to my tastebud standards.

That’s why we’re rounding up our best fast food recipes all in one place!

So, what makes these the best? They’re easy to make and taste exactly like the originals. I promise, you won’t be able to taste the difference!

Click on the links to your favorite copycat fast food recipes below. From there, you’ll be taken right to the original recipe post so you can save, print, or even Pin the recipes for later!

Best Fast Food Recipes

There are so many fast food copycat recipes out there (including on this site), but there are a few that I turn to again and again… and it seems like our readers do too!

Some can be used to build a full meal, while others are classic, nostalgic treats made simple. Find your favorite and give it a try!

Try this Taco Bell Meat Recipe made with real ingredients and no fillers! It’s just as crumbly and saucy as the restaurant version, but you can feel good about feeding it to your family.

KFC Gravy is super thick and incredibly smooth — the perfect topping for meat, mashed potatoes, and more! Make plenty for the whole table in just 15 minutes. You might even have leftovers!

Nothing beats a Wendy’s Frosty when you’re craving a sweet treat. Made with 3 simple ingredients, this homemade chocolate shake tastes just like the popular menu item. That’s why it’s one of our most popular copycat fast food recipes!

This Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie tastes just like the kind we used to get as kids! Hot, sweet filling surrounded by golden, flaky pie crust in a neat little handheld packet. Now you can enjoy them whenever a craving strikes!

Fast Food Lunch Ideas

When I go hunting for fast food recipes, I usually find plenty of dinner options. But what about lunch?

I mean… lunchtime is usually when I’m headed for a drive-thru anyway! Now, I can stay home, save some money, and enjoy a healthier version of my favorites — and you can too!

Why pay inflated prices for a Taco Bell Burrito Supreme when you can make it at home for less? Even better, this recipe makes SIX servings, so the whole family can be fed for less than your usual takeout order.

Hook and Ladder Firehouse Subs are loaded with turkey and ham, crispy veggies, and plenty of melted cheese. One of the easiest fast food lunch ideas for two, make these toasted sandwiches in your air fryer or toaster oven!

Make Wendy’s Chili at home in just 30 minutes with hearty ground beef, beans, veggies, and more. It’s one of my favorite fast food recipes for lunch or dinner, on its own or served over baked potatoes and fries.

Fast Food Dinner Ideas

It can be expensive to feed the whole family with takeout, which is why I lean on fast food copycat recipes to satisfy everyone’s cravings while keeping my budget in check!

This Chipotle Steak Recipe is one of my favorite fast food dinner ideas because you can use it in so many ways! Taco, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls… everything is more delicious with tender bites of beef seasoned to perfection.

If you’ve never had a Maid Rite Loose Meat Sandwich before, buckle up! This simple-looking dish is packed with flavor and so easy to make at home. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a large crowd.

Panda Express Orange Chicken is one of the most popular menu items for a reason! Crispy pieces of chicken are coated in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce for a flavor and texture explosion. And if you’re sensitive to heat, you can tone it all the way down when you make it at home!

Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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