6 of the Best NYC Dishes for Fried Food Lovers

The Deep South may be known for frying just about anything remotely edible, but there’s no shortage of indulgent goodies in the Big Apple. Classic calamari is a staple, late-night fries are a citywide favorite, and fried bar snacks keep local watering holes packed every day of the week. Whether you’re out for brunch on a Sunday afternoon or looking for a post-bar hopping treat in NYC, here are six satisfying dishes for fried food lovers.

Where to Find the Best Fried Food in NYC

Fries at Pommes Frites, 128 MacDougal St

One of the best parts about wandering the streets of cities like Amsterdam and Brussels is coming across those carts that sell cones of fries with a huge dollop of mayo; and you can find the same European-style fried treat at Pommes Frites. These Belgian fries are crazy addicting and made even better with sauces like roasted garlic aioli, Irish curry mayo, and black truffle mayo.

Korean Fried Chicken at Pelicana, 11 W 32^nd St

There’s traditional fried chicken, and then there’s Korean fried chicken. Koreatown has several hole-in-the-wall spots claiming to serve the city’s best Korean fried chicken, but Pelicana is a great place to start. The thick breading and sweet, garlicky, umami-filled coating makes Pelicana wings perfect for any game day.

Fried Artichokes at Bread & Tulips, 365 Park Ave S

Situated under the boutique Hotel Giraffe, Bread & Tulips is a charming Italian eatery with incredible bar snacks, including their fried artichokes. With split artichoke hearts and a tasty lemon-rosemary aioli, it’s the perfect appetizer or after-work nosh.

Fried Calamari at Randazzo’s Clam Bar, 2017 Emmons Ave

If you’re in Brooklyn, pay a visit to Randazzo’s Clam Bar – a casual waterfront joint renowned for its calamari. The Randazzo family has been specializing in NYC seafood since the 1920s, so this isn’t your typical fried squid.

Fried Ice Cream at Sam’s Fried Ice Cream, 37B Orchard St

Even fried food lovers wouldn’t think ice cream could be included in some of the best fried food in NYC, but there isn’t anything better than a generous scoop rolled in cookie crumbs, deep fried, and then topped with a drizzle of your favorite sauce. At Sam’s Fried Ice Cream, you can create your own fried dessert masterpiece by choosing your ice cream flavor, crust (bread crumbs, crushed Oreo cookies, or cornflakes), and ice cream toppers.

Dynamite Mac at Burger, Inc., 353 W 14^th St

Fried mac and cheese lovers can get their fix at Burger, Inc. located in the Gansevoort Market. Burger, Inc. puts a spin on their version of the fried food favorite with their signature “macaroni and cheese chili poppers” – golden fried orbs of creamy mac and cheese paired with a spicy sauce. There’s no way you’ll eat just one.

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And for dessert lovers!

Sam’s Fried Ice Cream photo and Pommes Frites photo via the businesses. Fried Calamari photo by Chris E. Via Yelp. Dynamite Mac photo by Bryan D. via Yelp.

Posted on April 23, 2018