The Fried Onion Burger should be the official state food of Oklahoma

Oklahoma onion burgers, which cook in moments, are so perfect in their simplicity that they can’t be better.
- J. Kenji López-Alt

The state food of Oklahoma is chicken fried steak.

While every state has an official food, Oklahoma is the only one to have an official state meal.

What is a Fried Onion Burger?

A fried onion burger, also called a Depression Burger or Oklahoma Burger, was created at the Hambuger Inn, El Reno. To stretch the beef further they mashed onions into the patty and cooked them together. The

Some places sell burgers with grilled onions on the patty and may call this an onion burger. Do not be deceived, this is not the same thing.

Reasons the onion burger is a better choice than chicken fried steak

The origin of the fried onion burger is in Oklahoma

Chicken-fried steak was created somewhere in Oklahoma or Texas, probably towards the end of the 19th century. While the specifics of this are unknown, there is no doubt about the origin of the onion burger. The onion burger does not share a vague origin story with a neighboring state.

The origin of the fried onion burger has ties to Oklahoma’s identity

Where can I get a fried onion burger?

The town of El Reno, Oklahoma, has a Burger Day Festival the first Saturday in May.

Or, you can make one yourself. They’re easy to make and delicious.