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National Greasy Foods Day

Food · October 25

A food day for fried, buttery and sizzling dishes, from diner hash browns to fried chicken, and the paper napkins that come with them.

National Greasy Foods Day falls on Monday, October 25, 2027. That is 363 days away.

Greasy food is the kind that leaves a mark on the paper bag. Think fried chicken, onion rings, a stack of bacon, a diner burger with the cheese melting over the edge, or french fries that went straight from the fryer to the basket.

The appeal is mostly texture. Hot oil turns the outside of a potato or a piece of battered fish crisp and golden while the inside stays soft. Fat also carries flavor, which is why a grilled cheese made with butter tastes richer than one made dry. Many of the most familiar American comfort foods fall into this family, and a lot of them are best eaten standing at a counter or sitting in a booth.

People usually mark the day the simple way, by eating one of these dishes on purpose. Some go back to a favorite diner or burger stand. Others cook at home, frying eggs in bacon fat or making a skillet of hash browns. Regional picks show up too: a cheesesteak, a plate of fried catfish, a basket of hush puppies.

The napkin dispenser earns its keep on a day like this. Paper towels on the table are a sign the cook knows what they are doing, and a little shine on the fingers is the expected result.

Ways to celebrate

• Visit a local diner and order its crispiest dish.
• Make a grilled cheese in a buttered skillet at home.
• Try a regional fried food you have never had.
• Share a plate of onion rings or fries with friends.
• Ask friends where to find the best fried chicken nearby.

Dates

All national days on October 25

Also on October 25

• World Pasta Day
• Sourest Day
• Visit a Cemetery Day

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