Burger King Tops Customer Reviews for Best Fast Food Onion Rings
Customer reviews rank Burger King's onion rings as the best in fast food, while the chain tests a new version with whole onion slices in Canada.
Burger King has been ranked as the top fast food chain for onion rings based on customer reviews. The ranking highlights a competitive field that includes Sonic, A&W, and the especially famous battered rings from Culver's.
Black Bear Diner's crispy, breaded chicken tenders also receive strong praise from diners. They can be tossed in Frank’s RedHot Buffalo sauce. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is adored for its fried chicken tenders and chicken fried chicken, while PoFolks serves Blue Ribbon Awarded homestyle fried chicken. Culver’s offers very big, fresh-made chicken tenders with a very crispy coating that diners love.
Limited-Time Innovation in Canada
Burger King is currently testing a revamped onion ring in select Canadian markets. The test began in early 2026 and, as of September 2026, remains primarily limited to Canada. The new version features an entire intact onion slice and a more airy batter, a departure from the chain's traditional rings made from a paste of onion powder and dehydrated onions. Customers suspect the revamped onion ring might come to the U.S.
Consumer Sentiment on Texture and Taste
Online reviewers have responded positively to the new format's texture and flavor. One Instagram user stated the new onion rings are 'almost like a tempura batter' and 'good'. A Reddit user wrote that the new onion rings are 'a huge improvement' and 'an actual proper onion ring'. Another Reddit user noted they didn't mind the 'extruded onion mash' of the original because it tastes great and is easy to eat.
Side dishes like onion rings frequently accompany these main dishes across various chains. The onion rings at Cheddar’s are fresh-cut, hand-battered, made to order, and served in a tower. PoFolks serves its thick-cut, golden-fried onion rings in a basket-sized portion. At Metro Diner, thick-cut, panko-breaded onion rings can be ordered with delicious chicken tenders or a traditional fried chicken plate. A Facebooker wrote about the onion rings at Black Bear Diner, "Absolutely delicious yummy yummy."
Customer enthusiasm for the Canadian test fuels anticipation for a potential U.S. Rollout of Burger King's new onion ring.
