Burger King‘s Chicken Fries, particularly their Fiery version, have long been praised as a fast food innovation. Now, a new TikTok recipe offers a homemade alternative that could rival this popular side dish—but does it really measure up?
The TikTok video behind this recipe comes from @iricksnacks, known for sharing easy, minimal-ingredient meals. Their canned chicken fries recipe is no different in its simplicity. However, this straightforward approach may fall short when compared to Burger King’s iconic version. While TikTok has its fair share of hit-or-miss recipes, this one seems to land somewhere in between. Here’s a closer look at how canned chicken fries are made, and what could be improved to elevate them to fast-food status.
How to Make Chicken Fries
Like other recipes from @iricksnacks, the canned chicken fries follow a very basic process. The recipe requires just three ingredients: a 12-ounce can of chicken, one large egg, and half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. These are mixed together, shaped into fries, and baked on a greased baking sheet at 400°F for 20 minutes. The result is a homemade version of chicken fries that aims to rival Burger King’s offering.
However, some viewers expressed doubts about the recipe’s simplicity. One commenter said, “I feel like there’s at least one step missing,” while another asked, “Did I miss something? How does it make the crust?”
As someone who’s tried the recipe, I agree with these concerns. An air fryer could be a better alternative to the oven, as it might give the fries the crispy texture that’s lacking in the original instructions.
How Canned Chicken Fries Taste And How to Improve Them
The first red flag for this recipe is the complete absence of seasoning. TikTok users quickly pointed this out, and I decided to remedy the situation by adding salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and a dash of Trader Joe’s Ketchup Flavored Sprinkle. These extra spices helped, but there’s certainly room for experimentation to find the perfect flavor balance.
Additionally, the recipe doesn’t mention draining the canned chicken. I chose to do so, hoping to avoid a soggy mixture, but even that didn’t result in the crispy texture I had hoped for. The fries came out softer than expected, indicating that breadcrumbs or another binding ingredient might be necessary to give the fries a better structure and crunch—much like Burger King’s version.
The cheese was also underwhelming. It didn’t melt enough to add any real flavor or texture to the fries, leaving the final product somewhat bland. While the concept of canned chicken fries has potential, this recipe clearly needs some adjustments to bring it closer to the fast-food original.
Final Thoughts: Room for Improvement
While this TikTok recipe is a fun and creative use of canned chicken, it doesn’t quite match up to the crispy, flavorful Chicken Fries from Burger King. However, with a few tweaks—such as adding breadcrumbs, experimenting with seasonings, and perhaps switching to an air fryer—there’s definitely room to improve the homemade version.
For now, canned chicken fries may not dethrone the fast food king, but with a little experimentation, they could become a convenient and tasty alternative.
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