"But here's one most people don't know - and it turns the bun into a soft, airy cloud. All you have to do is ask for your bun steamed. That's it. They already do this for the Filet-O-Fish, but you can ask them to steam the bun on any sandwich. It's super simple and takes about 11 seconds in their steamer, according to a former McDonald's chef."
"The easiest way is to take a paper towel, get it damp (not soaked), wrap your bun in it, and microwave it for 20-30 seconds. Steam softens the bun without drying it out. Just be careful when you unwrap it. The steam gets really hot. If you're pan-frying the patties, which many say is the best way to cook burgers, there's another trick."
Steaming a burger bun at McDonald's softens it into a warmer, fluffier texture; crew already steam buns for the Filet-O-Fish but can steam any sandwich bun on request. The process takes about 11 seconds in the restaurant steamer and transforms dry or toasted buns into softer, airier ones. Staff knowledge and busy lines can limit availability, and the request must be made in person rather than through the app or kiosk. At home, wrapping a bun in a damp paper towel and microwaving 20–30 seconds reproduces the effect. When pan-frying patties, placing the top bun on the meat with a lid (or towel) steams and revives stale buns.
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