Undoubtedly one of the most popular fast food chains in the world, McDonald’s boasts many fan favorites, but what is the most popular item on their menu?
McDonald’s boasts a whole host of fan favorites when it comes to theirmenu items, many of which are long-established. The Big Mac, for example, was introduced way back in 1968, while the quarter pounder first made its way to menus in 1973.
But, there’s one menu item that trumps all the rest when it comes to popularity – do you know what it is?
What is McDonald’s most popular item?
As it turns out, the answer itself is quite obvious –the french fries are the most popular item on their menu. Did you know that they sellover 9 million pounds of fries per day?Pretty crazy stuff.
McDonald’s french fries are a signature item at the chain, being incredibly difficult to replicate anywhere else. But why do they taste so good? Well, there’s actually a science behind it. McDonald’s uses the perfect combination of salt, sugar, and fat.
As well as this, it’s the quality of the potatoes they choose, which include Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet, Umatilla Russet, and Shepody potatoes. Finally, both the oil and salt also contribute toward their signature flavor.
So there you have it. Next time you’re chowing down on an order of fries at McDonald’s, you’ll know exactly why they taste so good.
Lauren Lewis was a Food Writer on Dexerto’s UK team and is a Master’s graduate. Her expert coverage areas include McDonald’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Domino’s Pizza, as well as viral food stories from YouTube, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
