Fancy a DEEP FRIED strawberry? As deep frying becomes the latest foodie fad, we look at some of the crazier creations

Deep-fat frying was once the preserve of greasy chip shops. But recently it has become surprisingly trendy, with top chefs battering an ever-growing selection of unexpected foods. 


There's no doubt deep-fat frying is back in fashion, but is it an acceptable indulgence or just empty calories? ALICE SMELLIE donned her hairnet, tipped a selection of delicacies from strawberries to ravioil into her Sage Smart Fryer - by Heston Blumenthal, no less - and asked nutritionist Angela Dowden for her professional assessment.