Trying to kick your fast food habit to the curb? These recipes will make it so much easier! From chicken nuggets to chili, here's how you can make your own Wendy's fare at home.
16 Wendy’s Copycat Recipes
Updated on Apr. 05, 2024
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Burger Americana
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings. For instance, peanut butter and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes,
a northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger (calculated without toppings): 429 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Inspired By: Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My 3-year-old went through a chicken-nuggets-and-french-fries-only stage, so I made these golden nuggets for him. Even the grown-ups like them! —Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
6 nuggets (calculated without marinara): 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.
Caught up in a time crunch? Here’s how you can bake chicken nuggets in under 30 minutes!
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Slow-Cooker Chili
Total Time
500 mins
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Ground Beef Taco Salad
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this salad is a great solution. —Muriel Bertrand, Shoreview, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 469 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
Do you know which Wendy’s salads are the healthiest? Here they are, ranked.
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Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Cheesy Chili Fries
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake the fries and serve them with green onions and avocado. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida. If you like this, you must try the copycat version of Wendy’s chili recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 435 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
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Chicken Quinoa Salad
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We pile our favorite gyro fixin’s into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It’s a must here, too. —Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 341 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Cheesy Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Total Time
95 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. —Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 416 calories, 26g fat (17g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Chicken Strips
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken: 388 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Chicken & Apple Salad with Greens
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 306 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.
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Inspired By: Sausage & Egg Burrito
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook.—Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 341 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 441mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.
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Inspired By: Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're in a rush, microwave the bacon—just cover it with a paper towel to keep it from spattering too much. —Dana York, Kennewick, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 764 calories, 32g fat (9g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1260mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 43g protein.
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Garlic-Chive Baked Fries
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yes, you do want fries with that—especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Inspired By: Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 371 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
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Inspired By: Baconator
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Where can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Bacon ‘n’ Egg Sandwiches
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came across this unique grilled combo when I was digging in my mom's recipe box. The crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs and crunchy green onions make these cozy sandwiches look impressive when company drops by for lunch. Best of all, they're a snap to assemble. —Ann Fuemmeler, Glasgow, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 461 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 887mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
