The Fried Onion Burger Was Invented Here In Oklahoma, And You Can Grab One From Tucker's Onion Burgers
By Ashley|Published July 22, 2022
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Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 30 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't writing about Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beach and exploring new areas.
Oklahoma is famous for many things, one of which is the mouthwatering fried onion burger. This specialty burger was invented at Hamburger Inn in Ardmore in the 1920s during the Great Depression when meat was expensive and onions were cheap. The onions were mixed into the meat, caramelized, and crisped to help make the meat go further but little did they know that that penny pitcher idea would create a flavor that would have people falling in love with this creation. Today, you can find this delectable burger at several burger joints across the state, one of which is at Tucker’s Onion Burgers.
Tucker's Onion Burgers is Oklahoma's first premier onion burger restaurant. They have 4 locations in the Oklahoma City area, so the next time you visit OKC be sure and pay them a visit.
This old-fashioned burger joint boasts a vintage charm that will take you back to the 1950s. You order at the counter then find a seat until your number is called to pick up your food. They also have self-serve drink stations.
The onions are caramelized and crisped on the edges and cooked right into the meat on the grill. Even people that don't like onions like these burgers.
The menu is small, only offering a chicken sandwich and salad, besides all the onion burger options. The kid's menu does have a tasty grilled cheese sandwich and they also have vegan burgers, for those looking for non-meat options.
One of the first restaurants to start serving onion burgers in Oklahoma was Sid’s Diner. They still serve one of the best in the state and we highly recommend you try them out. It’s a small place, only fitting a few diners but the burgers are outrageously delicious.
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