Why I Stopped Buying McDonald's: 4 Homemade Fast Food Upgrades

I am showing you how to recreate the McDonald’s menu at home using fresh ingredients. This video features step-by-step instructions for a homemade McChicken, crispy McNuggets, a classic Cheeseburger, and the Filet-O-Fish. Making these fast food staples in your own kitchen is a better way to control the quality of your food while saving money. These recipes are perfect for small batch cooking and offer a fresher alternative to the drive-thru. *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 Intro 0:12 McChicken Sandwich 4:38 Chicken McNuggets 8:26 Better Than McDonalds Cheeseburger 11:19 Homemade Filet O Fish *The Best Homemade McChicken Sandwich* INGREDIENTS makes 8 to 10 patties 1 lb to 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1 large egg 2 Tbsp cornstarch (In the video I said teaspoons -- whoops!) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp msg (for that fast food secret ingredient) 1 tsp granulated onion powder 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/2 cup cornstarch for coating the chicken patties cooking oil for frying plain burger buns WET BATTER 1 cup self-rising flour 1 tsp granulated onion powder 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1 tsp cracked black pepper (*NOT* fine ground pepper) 1 tsp msg 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1 cup cold water *HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE* 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil 1/4 tsp ginger paste 1 cup (320 g) apricot preserve or jam 2 tsp rice vinegar (or to taste) 1/8 tsp to 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) 1/2 cup (118 ml) water cornstarch slurry (3 Tbsp cold water +2 tsp cornstarch) *The Secret To The Best Simple Cheeseburger* INGREDIENTS 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef 1 envelope of beefy onion soup mix 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp cracked black pepper 10 to 12 slices of American cheese 10 to 12 regular hamburger buns *HOMEMADE FISH-O-FILET* INGREDIENTS 12 oz of cod fish (makes two large fish squares or three small) season salt and msg (or season how you prefer) 2 to 3 brioche buns 2 to 3 slices of American cheese tartar sauce see below INGREDIENTS FOR TARTAR SAUCE 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise 3 to 4 cornichons (or dill pickles) 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp dehydrated onion (or use 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh onion) 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1/4 tsp sugar salt & pepper to taste store and set in the fridge for a couple of hours for best results INGREDIENTS FOR BREADING 1/2 cup of flour + 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of plain bread crumbs + 1 tsp salt 1 large egg + pinch of salt What’s your favorite fast-food "guilty pleasure"? 🍔 I want to know which classic I should "elevate" next! Drop your request in the comments! *Hit that LIKE button like it owes you a McChicken, SUBSCRIBE for more crave-worthy creations!* THe Best Homemade Chicken Sandwich Better Than Drive Thru Meals Budget-Friendly Fast Food At Home