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31 Freaky Fried Foods

From Artery-Clogging Confections to Deep-Fried Watermelon

— March 1, 2012 — Unique
Packing on the pounds isn't hard with these freaky fried foods by your side. It seems people can't resist dropping just about anything into a deep-fryer. Even the healthiest of food items aren't safe. In a world where even an innocent watermelon can be transformed into an epically caloric treat, it's clear that no waistline is safe.

From mozza stick grilled cheeses to gobs of deep fried butter, these freaky fried foods are enough to make you lick your lips and clutch your chest in agony. Even articles of clothing are getting the deep-fryer treatment, as these crispy kicks prove. Since human curiosity and gluttony knows no bounds, don't be surprised if even more outrageous fried creations crop up soon.

Ridiculously naughty and devoid of all common sense, these freaky fried foods are hard to resist and even harder to stomach.
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Artery-Clogging Confections
Artery-Clogging Confections
The Funnel Bacakonator is a Nutritionist's Nightmare
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29
Chip Taco Shells
Chip Taco Shells
Taco Bells' Doritos Locos Tacos Experiments With Nacho Cheese-Flavored Shells
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28
Booze Fritters
Booze Fritters
Mark Zamble Creates Deep-Fried Beer Pockets
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27
Colossal Cholesterol Cuisine
Colossal Cholesterol Cuisine
Epic Meal Time Egg Roll is a Cholesterol Catastrophe
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26
Fishy Frozen Treats
Fishy Frozen Treats
A Battered and Fried Fish and Chips Ice Cream From Frederick's Dairies
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25
Fatty Fishing Hook Advertising
Fatty Fishing Hook Advertising
Danacol Fat Grab Campaign Lures You to Lower Cholesterol
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24
Gluttonous Gourmet Gum
Gluttonous Gourmet Gum
The State Fair of Texas Deems Fried Bubblegum the Most Creative Recipe
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23
Sandwich-Loving Blogs
Sandwich-Loving Blogs
'Des Loines' Pays Homage to the Best of the Best
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22
Deep-Fried Butter
Deep-Fried Butter
Ultra Fatty Southern Snack Debuts at Texas State Fair
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21
Dessert Chicken Hybrids
Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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20
Cake-Covered Onions
Cake-Covered Onions
These Red Velvet-Battered Onion Rings are a Twist on a Classic
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19
Fat Free Fried Chicken?
Fat Free Fried Chicken?
KFC Eliminates Trans Fat
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18
Film Hot Dogs
Film Hot Dogs
Serious Eats Creates Food Inspired by the Best Picture Nominated Films
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17
Cholesterol-Boosting Burgers
Cholesterol-Boosting Burgers
The Fried Chicken Luther Double Down Sandwich
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16
Nuggets & Cola in a Cup
Nuggets & Cola in a Cup
The Col-Pop
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15
Rice-Battered Wieners
Rice-Battered Wieners
The Asian Equivalent To A Delicious, Deep-Fried Corn Dog
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14
Deep Fried Chocolate
Deep Fried Chocolate
Greasy Fried Mars Bars Are International Culinary Hits
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13
Southern Comfort Restaurants
Southern Comfort Restaurants
The Park Slope Chip Shop Will Deep-Fry Anything You Want
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12
Fearless Food Vlogs
Fearless Food Vlogs
The Boys at Epic Meal Time Tackle Monstrous Meals
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11
Snake Burgers
Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
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10
Greasy Spoon Confections
Greasy Spoon Confections
The Chicken and Waffle Cupcake is Sinfully Sweet and Salty
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9
Weird Food Trends and Daredevil Delicacies
Weird Food Trends and Daredevil Delicacies
What's On The Menu?
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8
Fried Coke
Fried Coke
Ping Pong Balls of Fried Coke Syrup
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7
Doughnut Chips
Doughnut Chips
Homer Simpson's Dream Fries Are Deep-Fried 'Psycho Donuts'
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6
Deep-Fried Watermelons
Deep-Fried Watermelons
The 'Food Dudes' Website Conjures up Some Fatty Fruit Creations
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5
Deep Fried Pepsi
Deep Fried Pepsi
Fashionable Fair Fritter
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4
Heart Attack Cheese Treats
Heart Attack Cheese Treats
Denny's 'Fried Cheese Melt' Mixes Fried Mozzarella & Grilled Cheese
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3
Heart Attack Hamburgers
Heart Attack Hamburgers
Food Network Magazine's Top 50 Burgers Are to Die For
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2
Deep-Fried Sneakers
Deep-Fried Sneakers
Mirko Credito Tosses Random Stuff in the Fryer, Because He Can
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1
Bacon Breakfast Cones
Bacon Breakfast Cones
The Bacone is Sure to Start Your Day Off Right
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