Who makes the best fries? Which fried chicken sandwich should you seek? Find out on April 20.
The Fasties , Thrillist ’s annual profligate solid food honor political platform , is back for a third trip down the golden drive - thru in 2022 . This year , we ’re continuing our tradition of throwing a uproariously over - the - top — yet altogether serious — solemnization of all thing process in grime - stained paper bags , adopt the winner oflast year ’s awardsandthe maiden Fasties in 2020 . snaffle your favored dipping sauce , make certain your composition board crown is firmly fastened , and prepare your hot takes , because today , we announce the nominee in more than a dozen award categories .
The winners of the 2022 Fasties will be announced in a calendar week from now on Wednesday , April 20 . The awards will honour the good of the best from major fast food chain of mountains across the country in categories likeBest Breakfast , Best Chicken Nuggets , Best Fries , Best Cheeseburger , andBest Fried Chicken Sandwich , among many more . An all - novel class , Best Spicy Chicken Sandwich , will reignite the fast food for thought chicken wars . TheMenu Item of the Yearaward will spotlight a game - transfer new offer . Meanwhile , theMost Valuable Pickle ( MVP)title will go to the best brackish cucumbers in the secret plan .
And for a second twelvemonth , quick casual eating place chains like sway Shack , Five bozo , and Smashburger will divvy up the Fasties heat lamp spark in three class : Best Fast Casual Cheeseburger , Best Fast Casual Fried Chicken Sandwich , andBest Fast Casual Fries .
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As always , we recognize that turn over out honour to fast food for thought chains may vocalise ridiculous , but … that ’s kind of the item . We take our pet delicious cheeseburger and crispy Gallus gallus nuggets seriously , but at the same clip , we do n’t take ourselves too seriously . The Fasties substantiate our mete - alarming — yet playful — obsession with all things served out of drive - thru window . Most importantly , it ’s all about having fun … so try not to get too worked up if your favorite spicy crybaby sandwich does n’t go home with a golden Warren Earl Burger prize . There ’s always next year !
Here are the 2022 Fasties nominees :
Best Breakfast Menu
Best Coffee
Best Cheeseburger
Best Fried Chicken Sandwich
Best Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Best Fish Sandwich
Best Taco
Best Chicken Nuggets
Best Fries
Best Onion Rings
Best Fast Casual Cheeseburger
Best Fast Casual Fried Chicken Sandwich
Best Fast Casual Fries
contain back here at Thrillist on Wednesday , April 20 , to find out who wins .
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