Recipe: Smashburger Taco with Original Fried Pickles

The Smashburger Pickle Taco combines two iconic streetfood classics in one dish: the smashburger and the taco. Smashburgers are this year’s biggest trend in foodservice, the smashburger taco is a hit on TikTok, and fried pickles are quickly becoming the new must-have snack. Together they create a bold, fast and eye-catching dish that is easy to prepare in the kitchen and immediately appeals to guests. Perfect as a lunch special, bar snack or festival item.

Smashburger Taco with crispy fried pickles as the ultimate streetfood trend

See the step-by-step preparation below:

1. Cook the burger:
   • Place the Pre-Smashed Burger on a hot griddle and immediately press it flat with a spatula into a thin, even smash.
   • Cook briefly until the bottom is golden brown and crispy and season with Burger Magic seasoning.
   • Then place the flour tortilla on top of the cooked side of the burger and press lightly so they stick together.

2. Melt the cheese: Flip the burger with the tortilla and immediately place the cheddar slice on the burger so it melts while the other side cooks.

3. Assemble:
   • Remove from the griddle and top with freshly sliced tomato and onion
   • Add Original Fried Pickles for extra crunch and fresh acidity
   • Pipe American Mustard and Tomato Relish in stripes over the top
   • Finish with a drizzle of Hickory BBQ Sauce

Original Fried Pickles: the new snack trend in foodservice

Fried pickles are on the rise in foodservice: from American diners and sports bars to fast-casual restaurants, cafés and festival food in the Netherlands and Belgium. Their crunchy bite and fresh flavour make them ideal as a striking topping in streetfood dishes.

The Smashburger Taco with Fried Pickles brings together three trends in one:

• The smashburger as the burger trend of the year
• The smashburger taco as a TikTok hit that went viral worldwide
• And the fried pickle as a must-have snack now conquering Dutch and Belgian foodservice

For food trucks, lunch concepts and beer cafés, this is a dish that surprises guests while still feeling instantly recognisable as American streetfood. With fried pickles, you show that you’re ahead of the trend and offer guests a streetfood experience that goes beyond standard burgers or tacos.