19 of the Most Loved Copycat Applebees Recipes (2024)

Applebee’s Perfect Margarita

There are few drinks that are as simple and delicious as the margarita. Our Applebee’s copycat brings all the irresistible flavor of the real thing by combining Cointreau triple sec with the boozy, orangey boost of Grand Marnier.

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Applebee’s Red Apple Sangria

Sangria is a perfect choice for everything from getting the party started to a relaxing afternoon outdoors. Just like Applebee’s, this red apple sangria is deliciously easy and refreshing thanks to the combination of red wine and fruit juices, supplemented with schnapps for extra booziness and a splash of soda for bubbles. Make them a glass at a time or in a pitcher for big groups, as it’s easy to scale up.

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Applebee’s White Peach Sangria

All of the intensely fruity flavor of red sangria, just in a lighter and even fruitier form. Peach schnapps and white wine form the foundation of this co*cktail, which has been called “sunshine in a glass.” It’s another perfect choice for making in pitchers or punch bowls to keep the good times flowing.

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Applebee’s Bahama Mama

Take your taste buds to the islands with the intensely tropical vibes of the Bahama Mama. This drink combines coconut rum with banana liqueur, multiple fruit juices, and more. Garnish it with an orange slice and cherry, and you’ll have a hard time telling it apart from the ones made by your favorite Applebee’s bartender.

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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Applebee’s is known for its deliciously innovative fusion dishes, and these chicken wonton tacos are among the tastiest examples. Savory Asian flavors like soy sauce and sesame oil create a mouthwatering chicken filling, which contrasts perfectly with the cool, refreshing slaw and crunchy, fried wonton wrapper shell.

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Applebee’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Wings

Even some of Appleebee’s most outlandish apps can come to life in your home kitchen, including these one-of-a-kind wings, breaded in hot Cheeto crumbs. You’ll be shocked how easily this ultra-memorable, uniquely spicy dish comes together – and how long your guests will be talking about it!

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Green Bean Crispers with Lemon Garlic Aioli

Applebee’s may have taken the Green Bean Crispers off the menu, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying them. See how easy it is to replicate this fresh and crunchy dish, which is an excellent option for sharing – if you don’t eat them all yourself!

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Applebee’s Queso Blanco

Those who’ve tried this Queso Blanco know it’s not just any old cheese dip. Richly creamy and distinctively spicy at the same time, make sure you bring plenty of chips or fresh veggies for dipping.

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Applebee’s Quesadillas

Applebee’s quesadillas are among the most versatile items on the menu, filling enough for a light meal for one but easily shareable among a group. It’s filled with all the Mexican flavors you’re craving, plus the unexpected savory bonus of bacon.

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Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

A creamy, cheesy artichoke dip is great for an appetizer or game-day snack. Learn how to make one just like your favorite Applebee’s app with just 10 minutes of active cooking time.

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Applebee’s French Onion Soup

Don’t let the sophisticated air of French Onion Soup deter you. Make it at home just like they do at Applebee’s – straightforward and mouthwateringly rich with onion flavor.

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Applebee’s Oriental Fried Chicken Salad

This memorable and filling Applebee’s dish includes perfect amounts of crunch and freshness mixed with the distinctive sesame oil dressing and tasty fried chicken pieces. Make it at home to share or serve it as a hearty entree salad.

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Applebee’s Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad

For a healthier but still satisfying Asian chicken salad alternative, swap out the fried chicken for grilled and add the creaminess of Applebee’s one-of-a-kind oriental salad dressing.

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Applebee’s Oriental Salad Dressing

Keep some of this fan-favorite condiment on hand for all sorts of home cooking, from salads to slaws and more. Plus, it comes together in just minutes from common pantry ingredients.

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Applebee’s Riblets

Succulent, flavorful, perfectly flame-grilled riblets are surprisingly easy and doubtless to be a favorite of the carnivores in your household. Pair them with your favorite barbecue sauce for dipping!

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Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken

Full of Mexican-inspired flavor, this straightforward dish makes the most of humble ingredients to create an Applebee’s favorite that’s equally delicious at home.

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Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

Can’t decide on seafood or chicken? This famous Applebee’s entree brings the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen table for a protein-packed delight that can feed the whole family.

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4 Cheese Mac with Honey Pepper Chicken

There are few down-home combinations quite like mac and cheese and fried chicken, but Applebee’s amps up them both with a mix of mouthwatering cheeses and a sweet-and-spicy sauce for the chicken. It’s a meal that’ll have your fellow diners talking long after they’ve cleaned their plates.

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Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak

A boozy, sweet, spice-filled marinade is the key to transforming an ordinary piece of meat into a Bourbon Street Steak. See how simple it is to create beef that tastes like it came from a steakhouse with everyday affordability – just like Applebee’s.

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Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Everyone has their own way of making mashed potatoes, but those who’ve tried the creamy, garlicky, starchy deliciousness of Applebee’s version may never cook another mashed potato recipe again.

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Applebee’s Triple Chocolate Meltdown

Don’t stress about finding the perfect dessert – the only meltdown should be in this decadent cake, which uses three types of chocolate to create an ooey, gooey delight that can satisfy even the most dedicated cocoa lover.

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Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake

Leave it to Applebee’s to combine the rich flavor of cheesecake with the deliciously fried experience of the chimichanga. This memorable dessert is surprisingly simple to make at home and tastes just like at the restaurant.

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Applebee’s Blondies

Another spin on a familiar dessert, this blondie (and the indulgent maple butter sauce) has long been a favorite of Applebee’s diners. Now, learn how to whip up a batch at home in just an hour.

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