Skip The Dreaded Drive-Thru Line With These 15 Fast Food Copycat Recipes (2024)

Bypass the drive-thru line and enjoy the taste of your favorite fast food at home with these 15 copycat recipes that replicate the flavors you crave. From burgers and stir-fries to irresistible bowls, and iconic cookies, these creations bring the essence of fast food straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re looking to recreate your guilt-free pleasures or simply enjoy the convenience of homemade versions, these recipes allow you to skip the wait and savor the familiar tastes of fast food without leaving your doorstep. Get ready to indulge in your favorite treats made with your own personal touch!

Fajita Veggies

This fajita veggies recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. Simply sauté onions and bell peppers, season with spices, and voila! Enjoy with your favorite protein and toppings for a delicious meal.

Recipe: fajita veggies

Chipotle Veggie Burrito

This veggie burrito recipe is a Chipotle lover’s dream, with nine different ingredients including cilantro lime rice, fajita veggies, and the famous Sofritas tofu crumbles. Easy to make at home, this burrito is sure to satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and filling meal.

Recipe: chipotle veggie burrito

Copycat IKEA Veggie Balls

If you don’t have an Ikea nearby, try our copycat Ikea veggie balls recipe. We added eight different vegetables, the same as in the original, with a tasty mix of spices and herbs to get the flavors just right.

Recipe: ikea veggie balls

Eggplant Tofu (Copycat Panda Express)

Have you always loved eggplant tofu, but Panda Express doesn’t serve it near your location anymore, or if you always wanted to try it but never had a chance? Fry up your skillet now and make this tofu, eggplant, and bell pepper dish stir-fried in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Recipe: panda express eggplant tofu

Chipotle Black Bean Burger

This chipotle black bean burger recipe is a delicious and flavorful alternative to traditional burgers. Made with black beans, adobo sauce, and spices such as cumin and smoked paprika, these patties are perfect for grilling or frying and are sure to be a hit with vegans and meat-lovers alike!

Recipe: chipotle black bean burger

Chipotle Veggie Bowl

This Chipotle-inspired veggie bowl is a tasty and healthy option for a satisfying meal. Filled with fajita veggies, black beans, cilantro brown rice, and tomato and corn salsa, this vegan burrito bowl is completed with crispy fried tofu crumbles in a hot spicy chili sauce known as Sofritas.

Recipe: chipotle veggie bowl

Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei)

Do you want to make perfect, crispy, sticky teriyaki tofu just like they do in Pei Wei Restaurant? The secret is in the preparation of tofu. Serve it with rice and vegetables, and you will get a balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.

Recipe: teriyaki tofu stir fry

Chipotle Plant-Based Chorizo

This homemade vegan chorizo recipe is full of robust flavor and a slight kick you won’t forget! It’s the perfect copycat of the plant-based chorizo that is no longer available at Chipotle and combines numerous herbs and spices to make a delicious and versatile vegan meat substitute.

Recipe: chipotle plant based chorizo

Crispy Vegan Orange Chicken (Copycat Panda Express)

If you would like to make Orange Chicken, the most popular dish in Panda Express vegan at home, this is the recipe you need to try. We used the BEST plant-based alternative to crunchy fried chicken strips and covered them with a citrusy, sticky, spicy orange sauce. We made it allergy-friendly so everyone can enjoy this dish.

Recipe: vegan orange chicken

Chipotle Sofritas

This easy-to-follow recipe lets you recreate the flavor of Chipotle Sofritas at home with crispy tofu crumbles and a spicy chili sauce. Enjoy the savory and smoky taste of this popular dish without leaving your house!

Recipe: chipotle sofritas

Copycat Baileys

Since Diageo discontinued Baileys Almande, also known as the vegan Baileys, in 2021, your only chance to enjoy it is to make it at home with this quick and easy recipe.

Recipe: baileys

PF Chang’s Fried Rice

PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that reason, a copycat recipe for homemade fried rice is well worth knowing.

Recipe: pf changs fried rice

Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I’ve made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.

Recipe: panera bread 10 vegetable soup

Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies

You don’t have to go all the way to Starbucks to enjoy gingersnap molasses cookies. You can recreate your own Starbucks ginger molasses cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Recipe: starbucks ginger molasses cookies

Starbucks Egg Bites

You will love how closely this Starbucks egg bites copycat recipe resembles the original. In fact, this copycat version tastes the same but comes without the Starbucks price tag. This is a healthy eating recipe because it’s full of nutrients, satisfying enough for breakfast, and oven baked.

Recipe: starbucks egg bites

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