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Are These Deep Fried Foods Dos - or Don'ts?

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:38:36 PDT

Many claim that any food is better if it's deep fried, but when should you draw the line? State fairs across America have served up ridiculous items like fried butter and deep-fried bubble gum, and chefs are always looking for a new spin on classics. Check out these 10 bizarre fried foods, and decide whether or not you would try them.

Onion Rings: Thick or Thin?

Susannah Chen — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 03:05:11 PST

Last time a friend and I sat down to a basket of Epic Roasthouse's gargantuan-size onion rings, we got into the thick vs. thin debate. He prefers thick-cut onion rings, while I'm more often than not in the mood for the skinny frizzled kind. (Side note: skinny rings can also rock out on a burger.) But ultimately, I think choosing between thick and thin is like asking someone if they'd rather eat a burger or a hot dog; it just depends on your mood!

Source: Flickr User patty.J

Do You Pair Fried Foods With Mayonnaise?

partysugar — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:30:33 PDT

I just got back from Spain, where I enjoyed a lot of fried fish and French fries. I'm not ashamed to admit that I always paired them with mayonnaise. There's something about European mayonnaise that's absolutely divine. How about you?

Have You Deep-Fried at Home?

YumSugar — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:30:42 PDT

In addition to world-class events like the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, Summer weekends are prime time for checking out state fairs for their cook-offs and assortment of deep-fried treats, from the classic fish and chips to fried butter. While I've fried up a frenzy elsewhere before, I've never had the chance to try it in my kitchen. I don't have the right equipment, plus I worry my apartment will smell like oil for weeks. Have you ever tried it at home?

Name That Dish!

YumSugar — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:15:57 PDT

Spectators in town for the Kentucky Derby might find time to hunt down this deep-fried Louisville, KY bar snack. Do you know what it is?

Do You Make Fries at Home?

YumSugar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:50:03 PDT

Name That Dish!

YumSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:15:53 PDT

If you can't get your hands on an ice cream cake, here's another frozen treat that would hit the spot after dinner. Can you name it?

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:00:05 PDT

The majority of you may eat fried foods, but do you know what the fried dish below is called?

Do You Eat Fried Foods?

partysugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:45:52 PDT

Fast Food Breakdown: French Fries

FitSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:45:00 PST

What is it about french fries that makes us crave them so? Is it the saltiness? The crispy outside and soft, warm inside? Is it that they make ketchup taste so good?

Well whatever the reason, people love them and fast-food joints know that. Unfortunately deep-fried foods aren't exactly healthy for us, which we know, but maybe seeing some actual numbers will help prevent us from ordering the super-size fries at Mickey D's next time.

Want to see the nutritional info? Then

read more Check out how a large-size order of fries compares at these popular fast-food chains.

Place	Calories	Trans Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)
McDonald's	570	8	330
Burger King	500	6	820
Wendy's	540	1	550
Arby's Homestyle	566	1	1,029
Arby's Curly	631	1	1,476
Hardee's Regular	610	unknown	370
Hardee's Crispy Curls	480	unknown	1,190
A&W Regular	430	5.5	640
A&W Chili Cheese	400	4	990
In-N-Out Burger	400	0	245
Jack in the Box Natural Cut	640	10	1180
Jack in the Box Seasoned Curly	550	10	1,200
White Castle	700	11	560
Sonic Regular	280	0	135
Sonic Chili Cheese	450	.5	610
Dairy Queen	730	5	1,530
Carl's Jr.	620	unknown	380
Popeyes	310	1	660
KFC Potato Wedges	260	0	740

Whoa, hang on a sec. Did I read those numbers from Dairy Queen correctly? 730 calories and 1,530mg of sodium? Yikes. I've never tried their french fries but they better be the best-tasting potatoes in the world. White Castle's fries aren't too far behind with 700 calories and a whopping 11g of trans fat. The worst thing is that people eat these on the side. If french fries contain this many calories, I don't even want to think about what the total number of calories would be if you ate them along with a burger. If these numbers don't make you steer clear of fast-food french fries, maybe this video about McDonald's preservatives will seal the deal. It's disgustingly shocking. It makes you realize that it's not only the trans fat, calories, and sodium that are unhealthy, but you have no idea what kind of crap and chemicals these fast-food chains are putting into their food, and how it'll negatively affect your body. Source