27 irresistible copycat recipes: Get a fast food fix without leaving your home

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With these 27 irresistible copycat recipes, you can recreate the tastes and textures of your beloved fast food treats right in your own kitchen. From juicy burgers, creamy milkshakes to tangy tacos, this collection has something for everyone.

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chick-Fil-A Sandwich

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Sandwich

Popeye’s Strawberry Biscuits

Stack of strawberry biscuits on a plate with berries in the background.
Popeye’s Strawberry Biscuits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Popeye’s Strawberry Biscuits

Sonic Ocean Water

Sonic ocean water in a mason jar with a pink straw and more in the background.
Sonic Ocean Water. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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!
Get the Recipe: Sonic Ocean Water

Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This popular sauce is a combination of honey mustard with BBQ sauce that has a distinctive tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes in a white ramekin topped with sour cream and green onions.
Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Chipotle Barbacoa

Mexican barbacoa in a bowl with rice.
Chipotle Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa is the perfect copycat recipe that brings the tantalizing flavors of your favorite Mexican fast-food joint right into your kitchen! With a mix of spicy, savory, and tender shredded beef, it’s a no-fuss meal that delivers that authentic restaurant taste.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Barbacoa

Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Closeup of a mug of frosted lemonade with a slice of lemon and two red straws.
Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Panda Express Mongolian Beef

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
Panda Express Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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!
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Mongolian Beef

Taco Bell Nacho Fries Supreme

Nacho Fries Supreme. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Taco Bell Nacho Fries Supreme. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Nacho Fries Supreme

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Plate of orange chicken in a metal bowl from the top.
Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Everyone will love this tender chicken coated in orange flavor, just like Panda Express Orange Chicken. Each bite is bursting with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crunchy tortillas are filled with taco meat and beans and smothered with gooey cheese and all your favorite taco toppings.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce

Polynesian Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Polynesian Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce

Chipotle Black Beans

Chipotle black beans cooked and in a serving bowl.
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Black Beans

McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie

two pineapple mango smoothies side by side
McDonalds Mango Pineapple Smoothie. Photo credit: Feast + West.

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.
Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie

Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe

Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This creamy, tangy Popeye’s coleslaw recipe tastes just like what you would order at the popular American fast food restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe

McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes)

McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

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.
Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes)

Smashburger Smash Burgers

Two hands holding a Blackstone Smash Burger.
Smash Burger. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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!
Get the Recipe: Smashburger Smash Burgers

Chick-Fil-A Lemonade

Glass of lemonade on a table with a bowl of lemons in the background and pitcher on the side.
Chick-Fil-A Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Lemonade

McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe

McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce recipe has an incredibly balanced flavor of salty and spicy, with a delightful tang, and is so unbelievably versatile.
Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe

Chick-Fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing

Creamy salsa dressing in a glass jar surrounded by tomatoes, fresh limes, and cilantro.
Chick-Fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

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!
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing

In-N-Out Animal Sauce

Copycat Animal Sauce in a bowl with fries around it.
Copycat Animal Sauce. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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!
Get the Recipe: In-N-Out Animal Sauce

Chipotle Corn Salsa

A bowl of freshly made Copycat Chipotle corn salsa with a serving spoon in it.
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

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!
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Corn Salsa

McDonalds Shamrock Shake

Copycat shamrock shake with whipped cream and cherry.
McDonalds Shamrock shale. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

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.
Get the Recipe: McDonalds Shamrock Shake

Chipotle Burrito Bowl

ACopycat Chipotle burrito bowl, filled with rice, fajita veggies, corn salsa, tortilla chips. and topped with a lime wedge.
Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Burrito Bowl

McDonald’s Biscuit Recipe

Mcdonalds biscuit cut in half on white square plate on cooling rack
Copycat McDonald’s Biscuit. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

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!
Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Biscuit Recipe

Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy

An arnold palmer drink on a white background.
Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy. Photo credit: Feast + West.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy

Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Chipotle rice in a bowl with sliced lime and spoons.
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

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