Why are fried chicken and French fries so greasy?

Because they were cooked poorly. Properly deep fried food is not very greasy, because the steam escaping the product helps keep the oil out. If you fry at too low a temperature and/or hold improperly after cooking (hold on a rack, not on paper towel), the food will be soggy and greasy. read more

Because it's cooked in grease.. Really, the grease might not have been hot enough when the chicken and fries were put in. Also, dont crowd the pan with too much chicken and fries. It lowers the temp of the oil. Cut the pieces in uniform sizes too. read more

Perfect French Fries: Iteration 1 I'm ashamed to admit it, but the perfect French fries still alludes me. I've had them come out decent, but not that perfect crisp exterior and fluffy tasty interior. read more

If not served as a side dish, a rare favoriteis order some version of gravy fries, sort of like a version of Hawaiian Loco Moco (gravy, ground beef, and fried egg) but on fries instead of rice, or like Quebecoise poutine. read more

Really, the grease might not have been hot enough when the chicken and fries were put in. Also, dont crowd the pan with too much chicken and fries. It lowers the temp of the oil. read more