How do you celebrate National Fast Food Day? With fast food, of course! Paired with an incredible deal, that fast food is even tastier. Don’t worry, America’s favorite fast food chain is indeed on the list, along with many other delicious places to grab some grub all day long. Here’s where to snag some grub on National Fast Food Day on Nov. 16, 2018.
McDonald’s: This popular burger chain just started a new $6 Classic Meal Deal. Get one of any of the four classic sandwiches, a soft drink of any size, a small fry, and a pie!
Burger King: Although Burger King is known for, well, burgers, you may want to consider having breakfast at BK this year. Burger King is offering three of their Golden Fluffy Pancakes for just 89 cents!
Wendy’s: Did we hear you say “fries”?! Wendy’s is offering any size fries you want for just $1! Sounds like the perfect snack. Unless, of course, you want a meal, which is what Wendy’s 4 for $4 is for!
Hardees: Don’t feel like having a burger? Hardees serves a $5 meal deal with two Hot Ham ’N’ Cheese sandwiches!
Taco Bell: If you thought a $2 meal didn’t exist, well, think again. The healthiest fast food around, Taco Bell offers a $2 Beefy Crunch Burrito Duo where you get a Beefy Crunch Burrito and a medium fountain drink of your choice.
Chick-Fil-A: The iconic chicken chain may not have a specific deal going on at the moment, but if you’re craving Chick-Fil-A, you may as well download the Chick-Fil-A One app. Rack up points with every purchase and redeem free stuff from Chick-Fil-A when you hit point milestones!
Shake Shack: For a limited time, Shake Shack’s offering their coveted Hot Chick’n sandwich for a limited time. You can also snag one of their three new holiday milkshake flavors for a limited time: Chocolate Peppermint, Christmas Cookie and White Mocha.
KFC: If the $5 Fill Ups wasn’t enough of a deal already, you may want to hit up KFC for their new Chicken & Waffles deal!
Dunkin’: Snack time is especially delicious at Dunkin’ where you can get $2 snack items! Choose from a variety of menu items, including those Donut Fries, chicken tenders, pretzel bites, a brownie, or even two ham and cheese roll-ups!
Starbucks: How can you not want to take advantage of Starbucks Happy Hour, especially when all of those delicious holiday drinks are on the menu? Sign up for Starbucks’ Happy Hour email list for exclusive deals.
Pizza Hut: Looking to have a pizza night? You can either order a large pizza with two toppings of your choice for $7.99, or order anything from the Pizza Hut $5 lineup! Buy two or more items on the lineup to get the $5 deals, which include a medium 1-topping pizza, 8-piece breaded bone-out wings, Tuscani pasta, breadsticks, stuffed garlic knots, Cinnabon mini rolls, four 20-oz. bottled sodas and even the ultimate HERSEY’S chocolate chip cookie!
Dairy Queen: Along with serving a decadent Hot Chocolate Oreo Blizzard, Dairy Queen’s Hungry-Up Deals sound like the perfect lunch deal for your hungry self. The meal comes with fries, a mini Blizzard, and chicken tenders. The “Hungry-ish” comes with a 3-piece chicken tender for $4, the “Hungry” involves a 4-piece for $5, and the “Hangry” is a 5-piece for $6.
Sonic: Can you actually say no to a $1 hot dog? Probably not, which is why Sonic’s $1 hot dog is an absolute steal. You can grab either their All-American Dog or the Chili Cheese Coney for just $1, while also enjoying half price drinks and slushies when you order through the Sonic app.
Arby’s: At Arby’s, order the gyros. No, seriously! Arby’s is offering 2 for $6 gyros! You can either order the Roast Beef Gyro, the Traditional Greek Gyro or the Turkey Gyro.
Panda Express: Panda is celebrating 35 years of being a family-owned establishment by offering customers 35 percent off online orders! You can order now on Panda Express by using the promo 35YEARS.
Fast Food Copycat Recipes
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Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high. Peanut butter and bacon make them Southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a Northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York
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Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California
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These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
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We’ve made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let people make their own. —Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
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My husband adores this beef roast simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often! We have it over rice with cilantro and a spritz of lime. —Aundrea McCormick, Denver, Colorado
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You won't believe something this easy could taste so fantastic! Crunchy outside, gooey cheese inside, these mozzarella sticks are a treat all ages will love. Kids could help wrap them, too. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
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You can't beat the delicious combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers and cream cheese! Leave out the red pepper flakes for a less spicy taste.—Amy Lloyd, Madison, Wisconsin.
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Crushed croutons—buy ’em or make ’em—are the crunchy secret to these easy-bake nuggets of chicken. —Cara Winterhoff, Tempe, Arizona
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Mushrooms add a different touch to these comforting roast beef sandwiches. I like to pile the shredded beef high on Kaiser rolls.—Scott Powell, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers or by itself. —Jeffrey Viccone, Decatur, Illinois
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I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're in a rush, microwave the bacon. Just cover it with paper towel to keep it from splattering too much. —Dana York, Kennewick, Washington
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Every family has a burger of choice, and this is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. —Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho
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We love the breadsticks at our local pizza joint. Now I can get that same gooey-from-the-oven treat, but I never have to leave the house. —Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
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Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They’re baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with mild, delicious Asian spices. Thanks to an overnight marinade, the chicken inside stays tender while the skin maintains that signature crunch. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! —Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick
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My buffalo chicken quesadillas are filling enough to serve as a meal and versatile enough to win big points as a snack while the big game is on. Feel free to sub in your favorite flavored tortillas. Or kick up the spice factor with pepper jack cheese instead of the Mexican blend. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
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Fishing for a burger alternative? Consider it caught. A hint of cayenne is cooled by a creamy yogurt and mayo sauce in this fish sandwich that will put your local drive-thru to shame. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I received the recipe for these tasty nachos from a co-worker a few years back. They're fun to serve as party appetizers or as the main course at a casual dinner with family. —Cari Hinz, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Distinctive coffee flavor accents the filling of these ooey, gooey rolls. The glaze goes on while they are still warm—they won’t last long!. —Sherri Cox, Lucasville, Ohio
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I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier you could have for dinner, too. We pile toppings like salsa, avocado—even mayo and ketchup—onto my homemade biscuits. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
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For an awesome crunch and golden color without deep frying, we coat fish with cornflake crumbs and bake it. Try it with homemade french fries for a fun spin on fish and chips. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
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I was trying to impress my boyfriend with my cooking, so I made this meaty pizza. I think it worked. Here we are 17 years later, and I still make it for our family at least once a month, if not more! —Stacey White, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
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One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these panko-crusted tenders as they are. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan
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I came up with this recipe after my daughter had cheese fries at a restaurant and couldn't stop talking about them. She loves that I can fix them so quickly at home. Plus, the frozen fry packets can be refrigerated and reheated. —Melissa Tatum, Greensboro, North Carolina
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You'll need thick drinking straws to enjoy this refreshing shake, which combines two favorite fruits for a healthy, thirst-quenching treat.—Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine
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The coffee-flavored glaze on these tasty doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin
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After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about totally by accident: I started throwing things together and soon I had a winner! Everyone who has tried these burritos goes home with the recipe. —Amanda Alford, Hopedale, Illinois
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I jazz up my fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a heck of a punch. Everyone loves them—we even enjoy the leftovers cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay some years ago with this Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now, I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. —Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota
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Between the flavorful sauce and colorful, crunchy slaw, these hand-held sandwiches demand attention from party-goers. —Janet Hynes, Racine, Wisconsin
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I like to use a second slow cooker to keep the tortillas warm and pliable when I serve these hearty burritos. Just place a clean wet cloth in the bottom, then cover it with foil and add your tortillas.—Beth Osburn, Levelland, Texas
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