Many people tend to associate deep-fried food with American culture ... the Portuguese were eating batter-fried fish and vegetables during important holidays. Merchants from Portugal would ...

If you want your hot dog a little crispy, head over to Rutt's Hut in Clifton, NJ. Each hot dog or "ripper" is deep-fried in vegetable oil, which makes the outside skin rip open when fried. The result ...