If youre looking for onion rings, Burger King is a reliable go-to. While many of the most popular burger joints skip the onion rings — Wendys, In-N-Out, McDonalds, Five Guys, and Shake Shack, among others — Burger King has been offering this savory side since the beginning. Paired with Burger Kings zesty sauce, these onion rings have become one of fast foods essential side dishes.
But with fame comes controversy, and the merits of the Kings onion rings have long been debated by dedicated onion ringers, though a consensus has proven difficult to reach. Maybe the zesty sauce is the main attraction, or maybe Burger King really has discovered the secret to an exemplary fried onion.
Either way, Burger King has established itself as the main onion ring-supplier among most large fast food stops, and their rings are well-known in every corner of the world, regardless of what, exactly, they are known for.
Onion rings (also called French-fried onion rings) is a form of appetizer or side dish in British and American cuisine. They generally consist of a cross-sectional “ring” of onion dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then deep fried; a variant is made with onion paste.
Burger King believes everyone deserves onion rings
June 22 is National Onion Ring Day, and in solidarity with all onion ring eaters dismayed to discover their local fast food joint does not serve their favorite deep fried side, in 2018, Burger King offered free onion rings to their customers — in exchange for a carton of french fries from their fast food competitors.
Whether Burger King employees kept the fries for themselves or threw them out in support of the superior side was not determined. We cant help but wonder if, while the world feasted on Burger King onion rings, BK employees were left picking through cold, soggy fries, likely half-eaten already.
Burger Kings promotional move made clear the companys dedication to their onion rings, and to the people who love them. Though this offer was valid in only select locations in Chicago; Los Angeles; New York, and Lynn, Massachusetts, the message was clear: onion rings for the people!
The Rodeo Burger has onion rings on top
Burger Kings Rodeo products have gone through various transformations over the years — what started as a limited-time Rodeo Cheeseburger became, after a few years, the Rodeo Crispy Chicken and the Rodeo Burger, the latter of which made a comeback in June of 2019 — but through it all, these specialty options have stayed true to the ingredient that makes them unique: onion rings.
Were assuming the smoky BBQ sauce is what gives this special its name, and when paired with the onion rings, the burger certainly has a Western flair. The crispiness of the rings give this burger textural intrigue, and the BBQ sauces sweetness adds a new dimension to Burger Kings classic patty.
Though we wouldnt necessarily recommend ordering onion rings alongside the Rodeo Burger (see: dangers of excess sodium), we certainly wouldnt dissuade you from it — in fact, wed support it! In these troubling times, its important to follow your onion-happy heart.
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