McDonald’s has recently sparked a craze among its patrons due to information emerging about how they make its scrambled eggs.
This was made public by a number of highly popular TikTok videos, which caused a (Mc)flurry of reactions on social media. Employees themselves revealed the details, illuminating McDonald’s scrambled eggs and the method behind what many thought to be a straightforward morning classic.
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The method used to make McDonald’s scrambled eggs was revealed by user @kallme.yaniii in a TikTok video that has gone viral.
In her video, Yanii demonstrates the necessary steps of the chain (at least at her branch; as a franchise, we believe these are done everywhere). The process begins with a rectangular grill, over which liquid egg from a McDonald’s carton is poured after a layer of butter has been placed. Viewers get a close-up look at the cooking process as Yanii scrambles the eggs on the grill.
“I just learnt how to make scrambled eggs at McDonald’s, so don’t pick on me,” Yanii says notes in the video, making light of her not-so-graceful ability.
The video has gained the attention of hundreds of thousands of views since its posting, and viewers have expressed a spectrum of reactions. Some were pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the eggs, whereas others had questions about certain parts of the preparation process. Comments of approval like, “Honestly? That’s better than I assumed. I’m good with that,” to skepticism regarding the cooking technique like, “More heat, less scrambling.” Everybody’s a critic these days…
@kallme.yaniii This is how we make #scrambledeggs at #mcdonalds #fyp #ChewTheVibes #viral #foryou ♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim
McDonald’s Scrambled Egg-cellent
The preparation comes amongst a broader trend of employees sharing fast-food cooking methods on social networks. Past instances of McDonald’s cooking processes in particular have sparked similar debates among customers.3 The ongoing discourse reflects a growing interest in understanding what goes on behind the curtain of fast-food kitchens.
Unlike common assumptions, the videos show that McDonald’s scrambled eggs are actually prepared fresh rather than being frozen or pre-packaged and heated. Though some viewers were shocked, others have defended the cooking methods, which does speak to a larger conversation about fast food expectations.
Various reactions to McDonald’s scrambled eggs speaks to the significance of transparency in the food industry. Furthermore, it opens up a conversation about the evolving expectations of customers regarding ingredient sourcing and preparation methods. As social media continues to serve as a platform for employee insights and consumer discourse, fast food should hopefully face mounting pressure to address concerns and provide clarity as their ‘secrets’ come forward.