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30. White rice
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In the United States, people eat an average of 26 pounds of rice per year, and while that may sound high to you, we’re nowhere near the 221 pounds consumed per person annually in China. Out of all 50 states, Hawaii ranks highest in rice-eating, averaging 100 pounds per year.
29. Tacos
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This Mexican classic has certainly been Americanized—just look at Taco Bell for proof. While your go-to version may not match the traditional tacos you’ll find south of the border (you won’t get hard taco shells in Mexico, for instance), it’s still tasty enough to warrant a taco Tuesday every week. Fun fact: Taco Tuesdays is actually a trademarked term! It was developed in the ’80s by Taco Johns, a Wyoming restaurant chain that used the phrase to launch its deal for two hard-shell tacos for $1.
28. Chips and guacamole
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Americans will put guacamole on pretty much everything. One of the most popular foods in America, guacamole has even been to the moon! Astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission brought some with them in 1969. They didn’t end up eating it, however, because Buzz Aldrin ate all of the crew’s chips before the ship even left Earth.
27. Crab rangoon
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This Polynesian-inspired appetizer can trace its roots back to the 1940s and the renowned Los Angeles tiki restaurant Trader Vic’s. Unlike the crab rangoon many of us order from American Chinese restaurants, Trader Vic’s dish was made with real crab meat and A.1. Steak Sauce in addition to cream cheese.
26. Shrimp tempura roll
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Crispy, light tempura batter is made with just three things: flour, ice water, and egg yolks. It’s a recipe the Japanese inherited in the 1500s from Portuguese missionaries, who introduced the Japanese to lightly fried string beans (peixinhos da horta) and made a mark on the country’s cuisine. Now, tempura is generally associated with Japanese dishes. Anything cooked in tempura tastes great on its own, but when it’s tempura-coated shrimp joined by avocado and cucumber, then wrapped in sushi rice? Yum.
25. Apple pie
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There’s a reason for the saying “It’s as American as apple pie”: Apple pie became America’s favorite dessertcenturies ago and remains one of the most popular foods in the country today. There are a couple of crucial elements to a truly great apple pie: the flaky, buttery crust and, of course, the apples themselves. For more sweet goodness, check out the best dessert in your state.
24. Cheese fries
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One reason cheese fries rank among America’s favorite foods? The variety. There’s the New Jersey staple, disco fries, which are made with gravy. There’s the Canadian standard, Poutine, which is made with gravy and cheese curds. And there are chili cheese fries, made with beef, chili, and cheese. In the 1950s, the orangey cheese version that’s so readily available today entered the scene, thanks to the launch of processed Cheez Whiz.
23. Greek salad
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Considering the glut of delicious yet less-than-healthy food available in the United States, it’s pretty amazing that a salad made the top 25 favorite foods. But Greek salad (also known as horiatiki salad) is covered in feta cheese, which adds a richness that’s hard to beat. Though not actually Greek, the salad gained popularity at Greek diners in America.
22. Gyoza
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It’s hard to eat just one of these Japanese fried dumplings (often filled with pork and cabbage). It’s especially hard when you’re going for an eating contest record. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut also has the record set for gyoza. In 2014 at the Day-Lee World Gyoza Eating Championship, he ate 384 in 10 minutes. Not even Chestnut has been able to beat that record—he scarfed down just 314 in 2020. Hungry yet? Try the best hot dog in your state.
21. Spicy tuna roll
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When Grubhub looked at its sushi stats in 2016, it found that Boston residents order spicy tuna rolls eight times more than the rest of America. Interesting, right? But it’s Denver that has bragging rights over the crunchy spicy tuna roll, which residents eat 15 times more than the average American.
20. Chicken sandwich
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It’s no secret that there’s a battle for the best fast-food chicken sandwich in America. You’ll find enticing options at Popeyes, KFC, McDonald’s, and more. But as of 2020, the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich reigned supreme, with 45 percent of the market share.
19. Boneless chicken wings
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In 2022, boneless chicken wings beat out their traditional counterpart in terms of popularity. It makes sense: They offer the same flavor with less mess and more meat. So what are boneless wings, exactly? In essence, they’re breaded and fried boneless breast meat. Because there’s no skin, they need that breading to get the golden color found naturally on the skin of fried wings. Need something cold to go with those wings? Check out the best craft beer in every state.
18. Onion rings
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When it comes to onion rings, people typically have very specific preferences concerning everything from the kind of onion used to the onion-to-batter ratio. Burger King is known for extra-crispy rings with limited onions, while old-fashioned recipes focus on a huge chunk of onion. Whatever your batter preference (tempura, flour and egg, or beer batter, for instance) the best way to get it to stick to the onion is by keeping it cold right up until frying.
17. Caesar salad
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Raise your hand if you thought Caesar salad’s origin had to do with the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. You’re wrong, but good guess. Chef Caesar Cardini came up with the salad when he became overwhelmed serving American tourists in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s (the place to go for alcohol during Prohibition). He had only a few ingredients around, so he threw them together: romaine, croutons, oil, egg, Parmesan cheese, and anchovies. In order to be a trueCaesar salad, it has to have anchovies!
16. Chicken tikka masala
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The vivid orange-red sauce is unmistakable (and delicious), but chicken tikka masala is made of way more than just tomato paste. The chicken is marinated in yogurt before it even gets cooked, and the sauce itself is comprised of, among other ingredients, tomato paste, butter, garam masala, paprika, garlic, and fenugreek.
15. Waffle fries
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Waffle fries aren’t made using a waffle iron, but they sure look like they were. To create your own version of this popular food, use a mandolin set with a crinkle-cut blade. If you run the potato over the blade only once, you’ll get the shape of a traditional ridged potato chip. To get the waffle pattern, run the potato over the blade, then turn the potato and run it over the blade once more. Another fun Chick-fil-A fact: Waffle fries are the most popular order.
14. Macaroni and cheese
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Nowadays, people often visit restaurants and delis just to score a plate of delicious mac ‘n’ cheese. Chefs use multiple cheeses, fun-shaped noodles, and oodles of cream to get the perfect bite. But macaroni and cheese comes from humble beginnings. Popularized by Thomas Jefferson—or, rather, his enslaved Black chef, James Hemings—mac ‘n’ cheese became a go-to dinner in the 20th century, largely thanks to its simplicity and cost-effective ingredients. Processed cheese and noodles were a cheap way to fill up.
13. Chicken quesadilla
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The plain cheese quesadilla ranked 43rd on this list, but the most commonly ordered version, with chicken, is a full 30 spots higher. According to YouGov, chicken quesadillas are the third most popular Mexican dish in the United States (after nachos and burritos).
12. California roll
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This list is packed with sushi, but the Americanized California roll ranks first among them. Invented in Los Angeles (hence the name), the sushi roll was introduced in the 1960s at a restaurant called Tokyo Kaikan. The chef needed a replacement for tuna, so he used avocado and crab. He also turned the roll inside out, placing the white rice outside the nori to appeal to Americans who might not love the idea of eating seaweed.
11. Chicken nuggets
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Despite news that chicken nugget sales are dropping around the country, they’re still super popular. The reason for the downturn is that many of us prefer chicken tenders, a (sometimes) less-processed option. You can’t say “chicken nuggets” without conjuring an image of the classic McDonald’s menu item. With that in mind, here are a couple of interesting nuggets of information for you: McDonald’s revamped its nuggets back in 2016, but they still come in four shapes.
10. Miso soup
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A staple of Japanese take-out orders, miso soup is the perfect meal to warm you up in the winter. But even some of its most ardent fans are clueless about the main ingredient: Miso paste, which gives miso soup its umami flavor, is made from fermented soybeans. It’s essential for miso soup, but the paste also tastes great in salad dressings and marinades.
9. Edamame
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More soybeans! Miso soup is made of fermented soybeans, whereas edamame is made up of young soybeans that have been harvested before they ripen. They are then boiled in salt water and served as an appetizer or side. Just remember to toss the shell!
8. Garlic naan
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Grilled dough? Count us (and the rest of America) in! Naan gets coated in butter and rises in a tandoori oven or on a skillet until it’s puffy and ready to eat. Interestingly, garlic naan made the list, while the basic version didn’t. The difference here is that minced garlic is pressed into the dough before cooking. If you want to go all in, you can also brush on some garlic butter after the bread is finished cooking.
7. Mozzarella sticks
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People have been frying cheese since the Middle Ages, but the bar snack we’ve come to know and love originated in Wisconsin in the 1970s. There’s no doubt Wisconsin knows its cheese. The state produces 600 varieties, boasts more cows than people, and even has a festival dedicated to the stuff. Getting hungry? Find out which is the best all-you-can-eat buffet in your state.
6. Pad thai
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In the 1930s and 40s, the Thai government took steps to Westernize the country. Not only did it change the country’s name from Siam to Thailand, but it also developed pad Thai. The national dish, made with rice noodles, has since become an American favorite.
5. French fries
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The average American eats 48 pounds of french fries a year, and yet the people of Belgium beat us, demolishing 165 pounds per year. French fries have been around for more than 200 years, but they didn’t find their soul mate, ketchup, until the mid-1940s.
4. Cheese pizza
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As much as Americans love experimenting with toppings, tossing everything from pepperoni and sausage to pineapple and anchovies on their pizzas, nothing beats a plain cheese pie. They call it a classic for a reason. Also a classic (and a delicious post-pizza treat)? Ice cream. Here’s the best ice cream shop in every state.
3. Hash browns
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Both hash browns and home fries are favorites at diners across the country, but only one is popular enough to make this list. Sliding in at number three are hash brows, grated breakfast potatoes that are pan-fried until they’re crispy on the outside and softer in the middle. Home fries are also cooked in a skillet, but they’re made of diced potatoes that are cooked with onions and paprika.
2. Cheeseburger
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Is there anything more American than a hamburger? Yes, a cheeseburger, which lands in the number two slot on this list of America’s favorite foods. According to research done by National Today, American cheese is the most popular cheese for topping a burger, followed closely by cheddar, then pepper jack, Swiss, and provolone.
1. Burrito bowl
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Chipotle lovers have often debated whether the burrito or burrito bowl is better, with some fans claiming burrito bowls offer more food. This year, the bowls have it! The dish ranked second in Grubhub’s 2020 survey, only to rise in ranks this year. The upward trajectory is pretty impressive, considering the dish only became popular in the 2000s
