From fried chicken to crispy calamari, these 11 chain restaurants are known for standout deep-fried menu items done right.

Most people know that when it comes to frying things, state fairs are like international waters – they fall under no jurisdiction that can tell them what they can or can’t fry. Freed of such statutes ...

In theory, an air fryer is a godsend — you get the taste of deep-fried food without having to be drowned in a sea of oil. But in some situations, air fryers don't live up to the hype. What you're ...

Let's be real, few cooking methods spark as much heated debate as deep-frying. There's something about the sizzle and that golden, crispy exterior that makes it utterly irresistible. Yet, despite its ...

Deep-fried Pop-Tarts are now available to eaters who don’t want to splurge on a State Fair of Texas ticket — if they’re willing to settle for Chef Jason Boso’s version of the treat. Boso, executive ...

What should you eat at The Big E? Oh boy, that’s a big question. New England’s largest state fair is famous for its food. But trimming things down to a short list is tough. Do you want something ...

The Dish is a new series from The Dallas Morning News, highlighting some of North Texas' most interesting foods. In April, Brent Reaves woke in the middle of the night with a thought he couldn’t shake ...

Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the Los Angeles Times. This week he recommends the best places to get fried foods during the Hanukkah holiday. He suggests the Tiger Tails ...

Raphael Gomes eats only deep-fried foods for 24 hours, pushing indulgence to the extreme.