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Best fakeaway burger recipes
Burgers are the foundation of American fakeaway, and the inspiration for some of the best home-cooking around. Smash burgers for crust, thick patties for the steakhouse vibe, fried chicken burgers for indulgence. This list covers the McDonald's, Burger King and Five Guys classics plus a few proper pub-style burgers that beat anything in a chain.
Our top picks
3 hand-picked recipes — ranked by how often they get cooked.
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McDonald's-style
Two beef burgers, three sesame bun layers, melted American cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce — and the iconic tangy 'special sauce' that makes a Big Mac a Big Mac.
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Burger King-style
How to make a Burger King-style Whopper at home — flame-grilled beef patty with char marks, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, sliced onion, pickles and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed crown bun. The signature.
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Five Guys-style
Two beef burgers with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mustard on a soft sesame-free toasted bun. The Five Guys classic.
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Classic Cheeseburger
Juicy beef burger with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and burger sauce in a toasted brioche bun. The American fakeaway classic.
Bacon Cheese XL-style single patty bacon burger recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Bacon Cheese XL at home — one large flame-grilled beef patty with American cheese, smoky streaky bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce and creamy burger sauce on a large toasted sesame seed crown bun.
bacon Double Cheese XL-style premium burger recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Bacon Double Cheese XL at home — two flame-grilled beef patties with four slices of American cheese, smoky streaky bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce and creamy burger sauce on a large toasted sesame seed crown bun.
Big King XL-style quadruple-burger recipe
Burger King Big King XL recipe: four flame-grilled beef burgers stacked with American cheese, smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Big King sauce on a toasted sesame seed crown bun.
Big King-style double cheeseburger recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Big King at home — two flame-grilled beef patties with American cheese, fresh lettuce, onion, pickles and Big King sauce on a toasted sesame seed crown bun. The classic UK double cheeseburger.
Chicken Royale-style crispy chicken sandwich recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Chicken Royale at home — crispy breaded chicken breast fillet with shredded iceberg lettuce and creamy mayo on a soft sesame-topped bun. The classic UK chicken sandwich.
Crispy Chicken-style crispy chicken burger
Crispy breaded chicken breast fillet with shredded lettuce and mayo on a soft sesame-topped bun. Classic UK chicken burger.
Double Whopper-style flame-grilled double burger recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Double Whopper at home — two flame-grilled beef patties with extra melted American cheese, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, sliced onion, pickles and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed crown bun.
Junior Cheeseburger-style kids' flame-grilled burger recipe
How to make a Burger King-style Junior Cheeseburger at home — a small flame-grilled beef patty with American cheese, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a soft toasted bun. The kids' menu classic.
Long Chicken-style extra-long crispy chicken sandwich
Extra-long crispy breaded chicken breast fillet with shredded lettuce and mayo on a long sub-style bun. The classic UK chicken sandwich.
plant-based Whopper-style vegan burger
Large flame-grilled plant-based burger with char marks, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, sliced onion, pickles, and vegan mayo on a toasted sesame seed crown bun.
Rodeo burger-style BBQ burger
Flame-grilled beef burger with crispy onion ring, smoky BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and pickles on a toasted sesame seed crown bun. The signature UK BBQ burger.
Spicy Whopper-style flame-grilled burger with jalapeños
The Whopper with attitude — flame-grilled patty, pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, fresh jalapeños and a chipotle mayo. Hot enough to wake you up, not so hot you can't taste the beef.
Whopper Jr-style flame-grilled beef burger
The smaller sibling of the Whopper — flame-grilled 4oz beef patty with tomato, lettuce, mayo, pickles and onion on a toasted sesame bun. All the flavour, half the size.
bacon Cheeseburger-style smash burger
Two beef burgers with crispy bacon, melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo on a soft toasted bun. The indulgent one.
Hamburger-style plain smash burger
Two beef burgers with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mustard on a soft toasted bun. No cheese — the purist's choice.
Little bacon Cheeseburger-style junior burger
Small beef burger with crispy bacon, melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo on a small soft toasted bun. The kids' indulgent choice.
Little Cheeseburger-style junior smash burger
Small beef burger with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mustard on a small soft toasted bun. The kids' classic.
Veggie Sandwich-style grilled cheese sandwich
Toasted sesame-free bun with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. The vegetarian option.
Original Fillet-style crispy chicken burger
Crispy chicken breast fillet in a regular sesame bun with shredded lettuce and mayo. The classic UK chicken burger.
Mini Fillet-style crispy chicken burger
Small crispy chicken fillet in a mini sesame bun with shredded lettuce and mayo. The junior burger that's perfect for kids.
Zinger-style spicy chicken burger
Spicy crispy chicken fillet with shredded iceberg lettuce and creamy mayo on a soft sesame-topped bun. The UK's most popular chicken burger.
Zinger Stacker-style premium chicken burger
Spicy crispy chicken fillet with melted cheese, hash brown, and smoky bacon on a glazed brioche-style bun. The premium UK stacker.
Big Tasty-style flame-grilled cheeseburger
A larger flame-grilled beef burger with three slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a creamy smoky sauce.
Quarter-pounder style burger with secret sauce
Beef burgers with a deep sear, melted American cheese, and a tangy burger sauce. Pickles, onions, mustard — the lot.
Peri-Peri Chicken Burger-style grilled chicken burger
Flame-grilled chicken breast fillet with peri-peri sauce, shredded lettuce, and tomato on a soft toasted sesame bun. The Nando's burger.
Veggie Burger-style sub
Footlong sub with a breaded vegetable burger, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and garlic aioli on toasted Italian herb bread. The vegetarian protein sub.