Warning: This may make you crave fried food.
One of the greatest (or worst?) parts of the school year getting back in full swing at the University of Alabama is the weekly Fried Fridays. If you’re in a sorority, you can expect to have delicious, breaded, fried goodness waiting for you at your house every Friday (when chances are, you might be slightly hung over from the night before.) Though this may sound incredible, it’s also horrible if you’re still trying to get rid of the Freshman 15. In my mind, if I’ve already paid for this food, I might as well enjoy it! Here’s a list of top ten of the greatest worst fried foods on Alabama’s sorority row every Friday:
1. Fried Macaroni and Cheese
On the seventh day, God created fried macaroni and cheese.
2. Fried Oreos
Heaven in real life?
3. French Fries
Crinkle-cut, waffle, shoestring, sweet potato... the possibilities are endless.
4. Mozzarella Sticks
We love mozz-sticks.
5. Chicken Tenders/Wings/Nuggets/Bites/etc.
We are in the south and we will eat our fried chicken accordingly. Maybe even with a waffle.
6. Fried Pickles
You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em.
7. Mini Corn-Dogs
This ain’t LSU though.
8. Fried Broccoli-Cheese Bites
Where can I find this hidden gem after I graduate?
9. Fried Donut Holes
Dunkin’ is my life.
10. Fried Cheese Curds
A rare find, but a good find.
There are some honorable mentions (or rather, some of the more unique options at Fried Friday) to add to this list as well:
Fried Green Beans
Egg Rolls
Fried Ravioli
Some Fried Foods we wish Fried Fridays would have...
Fried Cookie Dough
Fried Ice Cream
Fried Bacon
More Fried Macaroni and Cheese (or is that just me)
Fried Fridays is the Friday staple of Alabama’s ginormous sorority row. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, I strongly encourage you to find yourself a sorority gal to invite you to Fried Fridays. I would say you won’t regret your decision, but after you consume 20 pounds of fried food, you just might. Don't forget the ranch (or ketchup), forget the vegetables for a meal, and enjoy.