The Onion Ring’s True Calling

Let’s talk about the unsung hero of the burger world — the onion ring. Big or shoestring, all are appetizing. But the real debate? Where it belongs.

For me, a crispy onion ring has one true home — right on the burger.

The big, golden, perfectly battered kind sits beautifully on an 8oz patty, adding that irresistible crunch between bites. Meanwhile, the shoestring versions? They’re made for a smash burger. They melt right into the cheese and sauce, giving that salty-sweet bite that makes you close your eyes for a second.

Never on the side… unless I’m at Cookout. Then it’s fair game.

A crispy onion ring with the right crunch — not soggy, not over-fried — is everything. Thinking about it now honestly makes me want one. Maybe two.

Because when done right, that onion ring doesn’t just top a burger — it elevates it.

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