# Beer Battered Onion Rings Burger King New Zealand is serving up New Beer Battered Onion Rings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-01-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beer-battered-onion-rings References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/01/02/burger-king-offers-new-beer-battered-onion-rings-in-new-zealand/)  [Burger King New Zealand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-n-rings) is ushering in 2022 by serving up new Beer Battered Onion Rings. Burger King's latest addition to its extensive menu of [side dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryseasoned-onion-fries) is a pub-style take on onion rings. The new Beer Battered Onion Rings start with rings of sliced onions coated in a rich beer batter, and fried until crispy and golden brown. The onions rings are sold in packs of 12 and make a great side dish to any [Burger King burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper) or sandwich. You can also enjoy the onion rings on their own for a cirspy and dippable snack. The new Beer Battered Onion Rings are currently available from participating Burger King locations across New Zealand for a limited time. Image Credit: Burger King New Zealand ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Pub-style Menu Items:** Other fast food chains should consider adding pub-style menu items to their menu to attract customers who prefer that taste. - **Alcohol Flavored Fast Food Items:** Incorporating alcohol flavors such as beer into fast food snacks can be a trend worth exploring for companies looking to add an innovative twist to their offerings. - **Gourmet Fast Food Side Dishes:** Fast food chains can continue to innovate with gourmet side dishes, like Beer Battered Onion Rings, to draw customers who are looking for higher-end taste experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can incorporate the trend of Beer Battered Onion Rings into their menus to expand their sides offerings and attract customers looking for unique flavors. - **Alcohol and Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can partner with fast food chains to create alcoholic or alcohol-flavored menu items, like Beer Battered Onion Rings, to broaden their reach to new audiences. - **Frozen Foods Industry:** Frozen food companies can innovate by creating frozen versions of pub-style snacks, like Beer Battered Onion Rings, that can be prepared at home and provide customers with a restaurant-quality experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Food Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-n-rings.md) - [Crispy QSR Apple Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-apple-bites.md) - [Crispy Chip-Shaped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-dippers.md) - [Saucy Crispy Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper.md) - [Crispy BBQ Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-spicy-bbq-burger.md) - [Quadruple Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-onion-burger.md) - [Dual-Serving QSR Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-havesies.md) - [Maple Syrup-Drizzled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-fried-chicken-burger.md) - [Cheese-Filled Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-ring-burger.md)