Demand Sizzles for Fried Food
Fried food is one of Americans' oldest obsessions. The pandemic took that to a deeper level.
More people are ordering french fries with their fast food, and seeking solace in fried chicken, say food industry executives and nutritionists. Repairs of restaurants' deep-fat fryers have doubled due to overuse. Nearly half of U.S. households now own air fryers. And there aren't enough cheese curds to go around.
Devotees of deep-fried foods say they carry indulgent, therapeutic properties that healthier fare -- salads or grilled chicken -- can't match...
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