You may have been ordering fast food wrong this whole time…
Have you ever wondered what the employees of your favorite fast-food chains eat when it comes to their mealtimes?
TikTok creator Alexis Frost is sharing food industry employees’ favorite hacks, called “Eating What Employees Would Order.”
With over 2 million followers on the platform, the California-based social media sensation has ordered secret menu creations sent in by current or previous food industry employees, trying dishes everywhere from Applebee’s to Zaxby’s.
Here are some of the fast food hacks she offers that you can try by ordering fast food in Jackson.
Hack 1 (Our Pick!): Applebee’s “Waffle Fries Bruschetta”
- How to order: Order the ‘Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries’ appetizer, ask for an extra side of beer cheese and a side of bruschetta (used for a pasta dish they serve!)
- How to create: Drizzle extra beer cheese over the fries and top with bruschetta for an inspired take on this dish.
Hack 2: McDonalds’ “McZoom”
- How to order: Order a mocha frappe with 2 shots of espresso, adding extra chocolate syrup and a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
- How to create: This concoction is created by your local McDonald’s employees in-restaurant, so remember to give them your appreciation for going off-menu (tips are appreciated!).
Hack 3: Popeye’s “Cajun Dressing”
- How to order: Order a side of Cajun rice with a scoop of Cajun gravy. Make sure you get a biscuit!
- How to create: Mix the rice and gravy together, mixing in pieces of the biscuit as you go.
Find out other local fast-food and fast-casual hacks you can find in town with furture entries this occasional series, and get creative while eating on a budget this holiday season.