# Beer-Battered Onion Rings Denny's is Ushering in Summer with Its New Beer-Battered Onion Rings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerbattered-onion-rings References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/dennys-introduces-new-americas-diner-double-and-new-beer-battered-onion-rings/) & [dennys](https://www.dennys.com/food/sides/beer-battered-onion-rings/) Denny's is ushering in the summer season with two new tasks on classic diner dishes: the America’s Diner Double Cheeseburger and Beer-Battered Onion Rings. In other words, Denny's is hoping to stoke a little bit of nostalgia for some beloved American dishes. Perfect for those who enjoy a more traditional burger, the new America’s Diner Double Cheeseburger consists of [two hand-pressed beef patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-juicy-burger) topped with slices of American cheese, [caramelized onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-french-onion), and what Denny's is calling its All-American sauce on a fluffy brioche bun. The diner burger can be paired with the chain's new Beer-Battered Onion Rings, which consist of thinly sliced onions dipped in a rich beer batter and then deep-fried until golden brown. Both are available now at participating Denny's nationwide. Image Credit: *Denny's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Summer Menu Items:** Restaurants and fast food chains can innovate and cater to customers' summer cravings by introducing seasonal menu items like beer-battered onion rings. - **Nostalgic Diner Classics:** Brands can attract customers through nostalgia by putting a modern spin on classic, beloved diner dishes like the America's Diner Double Cheeseburger. - **Comfort Food Reinvented:** There's an opportunity for restaurants and food brands to reinvent comfort food and offer new twists on old favorites, such as beer-battered onion rings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the popularity of nostalgic diner classics and offer new takes on comfort food to attract customers. - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can innovate and entice customers by introducing seasonal menu items like beer-battered onion rings, especially during the summer season. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can attract customers by putting a modern spin on classic diner favorites like the America's Diner Double Cheeseburger or by reinventing comfort food staples like onion rings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer Battered Onion Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beer-battered-onion-rings.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ringer-burger.md) - [BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Fried Food Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-n-rings.md) - [Hearty Summer Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-sandwiches-menu.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chophouse-burger.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-bbq-bacon-ringer-melt.md) - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Double-Decker Summer Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decked-out-double-burgers.md)