Before the iconic Chicken McNuggets launched in 1984, McDonald's introduced Onion Nuggets in 1976. These were deep-fried chunks of onions in a golden batter, intended as a vegetarian alternative to burgers.
The Onion Nuggets were not a success, as customers preferred onion rings, and they were eventually discontinued. However, the product inspired McDonald's former development chef, René Arend, to create chicken nuggets in 1979 at the suggestion of Chairman Fred Turner.
Despite being deemed unsuccessful, the Onion Nuggets have a strong online fan base. Reddit users have called for their return, with one saying: 'I would f***ing destroy a 20 piece of these.' Others described them as 'pretty delicious,' though some found them 'cursed' or 'disgusting.'
McDonald's also reminded fans of another forgotten item: McPizza, trialled in the UK in the mid-1990s. These personal pizzas came in three flavours and were sold for a limited period as part of a product test.
