McDonald’s Adds A Popular Burger King Side Dish To Its Menu—But There’s A Catch
June 3, 2023 by Carrie McCabe
McDonald’s may be known for its famous fast-food fries, but it’s about to add a new side for the first time in a long time—and it’s the same as a long-time Burger King favorite.
Though the offering is only limited to one restaurant at this time, it may be a trial for a brand-new side for McDonald’s locations across the country: onion rings.
The popular Instagram account Snackolator reported that the exclusive side item will only be available at the “McDonald’s Headquarters” restaurant in Chicago, which features a rotating international menu and is bringing in onion rings as they’re currently available in Australia.
A similar menu item once existed at McDonald’s: the Onion Nugget, which was a precursor to Chicken McNuggets. The Onion Nugget was introduced in 1978, but only lasted through 1979. Before this May, they were the closest we ever got to experiencing McDonald’s onion rings in the United States.
Burger King has long offered onion rings as a side along with a plethora of other options—mozzarella sticks, cheesy tots, jalapeño cheddar bites, and more. McDonalds, meanwhile, has rested on its tried-and-true French fries, which the chain strives to make a consistent experience at every location.