Craving your Applebee’s favorites without leaving the house? These 27 must-try copycat recipes bring all the flavor, comfort, and fun of the restaurant straight to your kitchen!

Applebee’s Onion Rings

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Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, this Applebee’s Onion Rings Copycat Recipe is the perfect appetizer or side dish! Easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

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Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak Recipe

"Copycat Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak served with sizzling onions and a rich bourbon glaze, perfect for a hearty dinner."
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This Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak recipe brings the bold flavors of the restaurant’s signature dish right to your home. The steak is perfectly seared, topped with sautéed onions, and drizzled with a rich bourbon glaze made from bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!

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Air Fryer Copycat Applebee’s Honey Grilled Salmon

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Air Fryer Copycat Applebee’s Honey Grilled Salmon — Applebee’s honey grilled salmon is one of the most popular dishes. Making your own at home is not only easy and healthier than ordering out. You can make them as spicy or sweet as you like. This Air Fryer Copycat Applebee’s Honey Grilled Salmon recipe will show you how to do it!

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Air Fryer Applebee’s Copycat Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Applebee’s Copycat Mozzarella Sticks
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Air Fryer Applebee’s Copycat Mozzarella Sticks — Are you a fan of fried food? Do you also love the comfort that comes from eating at Applebees? Well, these Air Fryer Applebee’s Copycat Mozzarella Sticks are for you! This delicious appetizer uses only a few ingredients and takes mere minutes to prepare. This quick and easy recipe lets you have your favorite restaurant dish right in your own home!

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Instant Pot Copycat Applebees French Onion Soup

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Instant Pot Copycat Applebees French Onion Soup Recipe is one of the best soups, in the world, there is nothing better, today I made a copycat version of Applebees French Onion Soup Recipe, and it’s amazing~

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Applebee’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Instant Pot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a perfect dip for any party. It comes together easily in the Instant Pot, and it’s so good you’ll want to keep this recipe handy.

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Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Wings

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Spice up your snack game with Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Wings! Crispy, fiery, and full of flavor, these wings are perfect for game day or a bold appetizer. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!

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Green Bean Crispers

Air Fryer TGIF Friday’s Green Bean Fries
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They’re easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Plus, they’re perfect for satisfying your cravings for something crispy and salty. So why not give them a try this weekend? You won’t regret it!

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Queso

Air Fryer Queso
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Meaty, cheesy and full of deliciousness, this Air Fryer queso is one of the easiest, most indulgent party dips you’ll ever make. 

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Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas

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Looking for an easy recipe that the whole family will love? Today, we make a copycat recipe for Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas!

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Applebee’s Riblets

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Air Fryer Pork Rib Tips are a quick and flavorful meal, offering tender, juicy ribs with a crispy exterior. Simply coat the rib tips with your favorite BBQ sauce, air fry them to perfection, and enjoy a delicious, hassle-free dish in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering!

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Bourbon Chicken

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Enjoy the rich flavors of Air Fryer Bourbon Chicken! This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and smoky bourbon sauce, perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a juicy and crispy result, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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An essential dish to add to your dinner table. Easy and affordable, they taste delicious with gravy, or just salt and pepper! Whether you like them creamy, cheesy, or lumpy, making mashed potatoes in air fryer is super easy!

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Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake

Caramel Apple Chimichangas
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Are you craving something sweet, flaky, and utterly delicious? Look no further! This recipe is here to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things surprisingly simple.

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Applebee’s Triple Chocolate Meltdown

Air Fryer Copycat Chili’s Molten Lava Cake
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You’ll want to try this copycat recipe. It’s so easy! And if you make it in your air fryer, it only takes 20 minutes. Get ready for an indulgent dessert that will be gone before you know it!

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Applebee’s Blondies

Air Fryer Brown Butter Apple Blondies
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Who doesn’t love warm and gooey sweet treats? Especially when they’re made with wholesome ingredients like brown butter, apples, and cinnamon. Today’s recipe is for Air Fryer Brown Butter Apple Blondies!

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Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

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Craving that zesty, cheesy flavor from Applebee’s? This Copycat Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe brings the bold southwest flair right to your kitchen with juicy grilled chicken, tangy lime ranch sauce, and melty cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes just like your favorite restaurant version—without the takeout box!

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Crispy Applebee’s Copycat Sweet Potato Fries Recipe (Air Fryer or Oven)

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This Applebee’s copycat sweet potato fries recipe is the real deal—crispy, flavorful, and totally addictive. Whether you serve them as a snack or side dish, they’ll steal the show every time. Don’t forget to double the batch… they disappear fast!

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Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Tenders

Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Tenders
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Enjoy the crunchy, golden goodness of Applebee’s Chicken Tenders with this easy copycat recipe made right in your own kitchen. Soaked in buttermilk, seasoned just right, and fried until perfectly crisp, these tenders are a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.

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Applebee’s Honey Mustard Sauce

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Whip up the sweet and tangy flavor of Applebee’s Honey Mustard Sauce at home with just a few simple ingredients. This creamy dipping sauce is perfect for chicken tenders, fries, and sandwiches!

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Applebee’s Almond Rice Pilaf

Applebee's Almond Rice Pilaf
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Skip the restaurant and bring the savory, nutty flavor of Applebee’s Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe to your own dinner table. This easy side dish is the perfect pairing for grilled meats, stir-fries, or roasted vegetables.

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Applebee’s Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

Applebee’s Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
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This Applebee’s Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe is a fresh and fun dish that works for every occasion — backyard BBQs, Taco Tuesdays, or just a snack craving. It’s colorful, customizable, and ready in no time!

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Applebee’s Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (Copycat)

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If you love the creamy, cheesy goodness of Applebee’s Broccoli Cheese Soup, you’re in for a treat! This copycat version brings all the cozy comfort of the restaurant favorite right to your kitchen. Loaded with tender broccoli, shredded carrots, and melted cheddar in a velvety base, it’s the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or chilly afternoons.

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Applebee’s Honey BBQ Sauce Copycat Recipe

Bottle of homemade Applebee’s honey BBQ sauce with a bowl of sauce for dipping
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This Applebee’s Honey BBQ Sauce Copycat Recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or just craving a tangy-sweet dip, this sauce hits all the right notes. Give it a try and elevate your meals with the perfect balance of honey sweetness and smoky barbecue goodness.

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