The American people have always been very fond of fried food. This preference has taken to a higher level during the pandemic, with demand for everything from fried chicken to fries and even related home appliances continuing to increase, highlighting the solace that people are turning to as the COVID-19 pandemic raves out.
According to the Wall Street Journal, when people leave the restaurant, they choose Fries or order fried chicken to heal their body and mind.
According to mintel Menu Insights, a survey by mintel menu insights, the number of fried items in restaurants in the United States increased by 5% in the first quarter of last year.
There is also a thirst for fried chicken burgers, including at least ten large U.S. fast food companies such as McDonald's, Shake Shack, Jack in the Box, and have launched fried chicken burgers during the pandemic.
U.S. dairy processor Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery's supply of cheese chicken nuggets is tight. The company's cheese curd sales rose 38 percent last year and another 24 percent in the first two months of this year.
Fries supplier Lamb Weston also said that people are 2 percentage points more likely to choose fries for meals after the outbreak to 24%.
Estroda, CEO of "86 Repair", also said that from March 2020 to the end of 2021, due to the frequent use of fryers, the number of repairs reported in restaurants exploded by 93%.
Even consumers who value a healthy diet are looking for ways to enjoy fried food at home.