The US has invented more delicious dishes and memorable meals than you could try in a lifetime – but we're not interested in fine dining feasts here. Instead, we're giving thanks for the fast food favourites that were invented in every corner of the USA. We've ranked each state's most craveable fast food classics, including delectable deep-dish pizzas, crispy chimichangas and Oklahoma’s outrageous onion burgers – counting down to the most legendary of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most delicious fast foods invented in every US state. How many have you tried, or even heard of?

We’ve based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each food in its place of origin and beyond, and the opinions of a well-travelled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.