Chipotle and Taco Bell, take note: this is how you do quick, fresh and tasty Mexican food. It's a brilliant idea: take the juicy taco meat of your choice, wrap it in salty white cheese, and throw it into the fryer before cradling it in a tortilla. More

This fried skate sandwich is definitely pricey, but the giant filets of local skate, made even better by a delicate fried crunch, is certainly working to earn its price tag. More

Since spring, Sticky's Finger Joint has been serving a chicken finger menu with flavors from classic to wasabi to salted caramel. What should you expect? These are some juicy chunks of fried bird, intensely seasoned with a crunchy crust. More

Cobble Hill's La Vara has a whole fried section of the menu. The very first: these formidable fried artichokes, drizzled with anchovy aioli. More

A quick glance at Lotus Blue's menu reveals some of Yunnan's culinary signatures: heavy doses of herbs (think dressed up chrysanthemum salads), refreshing flavors (lemongrass grilled ribs and sea bass), and sweet surprises (imported Yunnan candied plums and olives). But if you are looking for a show-stopper, look no further than their Crisp-Fried Red Snapper ($25). More

Of all the tasty small plates at Yorkville's Yefi, the fried zucchini and cheese pancakes may be the best. More

If the picnic months of summer have turned you into a barbecue freak, a taste of the Malaysian Pork Chops ($11) at Sentosa in Flushing are a must. More

The thin batter and quick fry ensure that the crusty broccoli retains a nice crunch. But the real secret's in the sauce: the young coconut-gooseberry chutney and fermented plum vinegar provide tangy bursts that cut the grease, while sweet bites of Chinese sausage round out the vegetable bite. More

The fish and chips at Penelope in Kips Bay may not come in the traditional newspaper, but they're way less greasy and far more fresh than other versions of classic dish. More

Since opening in 2008, No. 7 has become a mini-empire with sandwich shops in the Ace Hotel, The Plaza and Greenpoint, not to mention a robust catering operation on the side. But the cocktails and decidedly non-lunch food continue to draw local and destination diners to the original 7 Greene Street location. Case in point: the fried broccoli. More

Boqueria might only open at noon, but one taste of their cojonudo ($6)—roughly translated as "awesome" in Spanish—and you will have found breakfast heaven. More

Extra Virgin's fritto misto ($13) in the West Village mixes up fried squid, clams, and rock shrimp with slices of fried zucchini and lemon. More

They say tapas make the world go round. Ok, they don't really say that, but they would if more tapas menus included fried olives ($7) like Olea's Tavernera in Fort Greene. More

Nom Wah Tea Parlor might be the oldest dim sum parlor in New York, but its latest manager Wilson Tang has proven adept at championing its history through modern social media. That's how we found out about their fried dim sum sampler ($9.95), a tantalizing platter guaranteed to make any fried food lover drool. More

A perennial brunch favorite, (their pancakes have won more awards than some Olympic athletes!), Clinton Street Baking Co. continues to hit Southern-style comfort food out of the park thanks to their focus on simple and flavorful American dishes. But it's not all batter and syrup at this darling of a LES spot: their lunch and dinner menus have savory standouts that give their all-day breakfast items a run for their money. More

Don't let the name fool you: Jackson Heights' Rajbhog Sweets has some mighty fine savory bites on their menu. One of our favorites is their Samosa Chaat ($4.99), an inventive concoction of fried, smashed samosas smothered with thick chickpea curry, smooth yogurt, fresh onions and tangy tamarind, all topped with a liberal dusting of sev (crispy fried chickpea noodles). More

Hidden in the basement of a Midtown office building, Sakagura attracts sake aficionados and those looking for authentic Japanese dishes and top-notch service. And while the dinner menu can place quite a dent in your wallet, their lunch offerings remain surprisingly affordable. Sure, they have de rigueur bento box specials and the like, but what caught our eye was their Kakiage Tempura ($11), a spin on traditional tempura. More

Mile End's dinner menu is not for the faint of heart. A compromise among these hard-hitting carnivorous entrées and, well, a romaine salad, is the cod fritter falafel ($11), which gives traditional falafel a run for its money. Shaped like falafel, these cod fritters have a light, crisp crust (no grease!) with a flaky fish interior. You'll wish for plenty more in your order. More

The first bite is a mix of flavors and textures: the pipping hot clams rest over a cooling celery root remoulade—made even more flavorful thanks to capers, red onions and chives—and it's all cradled in a fresh roll, next to a refreshing side of slaw. Of course, the fried clams dominate the dish: these battered mollusks are crispy, crunchy and copious. Such roll overflow necessitates extensive utensil work, but, when each mouthful tastes this good, who cares if a knife and fork come to the rescue? More

If there is one place in the city that offers you fried food without the greasy guilt, it's the West Village's vegetarian Red Bamboo. One of their more successful meat substitutions is the Creole Soul Chicken. More

A standout from Karloff's comfort food menu are their hand-shredded potato latkes, accompanied by eggs, grilled veggies, sausages, or lox. More

[Photo: Jessie Pascoe] On a dusty stretch of Third Avenue in Gowanus, Draft Barn has been serving some seriously impressive suds (they have over 250 beers!) and unpretentious Eastern European grub. With sister locations in Sheepshead Bay and Brighton... More

Known mainly for their classic subs, Park Slope's Zito's Sandwich Shoppe also fries up some mighty tasty arancini ($5). Zito's lists Sicilian rice ball as a side dish, but these huge versions pack a carb-loaded punch. More

Sobakoh's Agedashi Sobagaki ($7), fried soba dumplings, are described as this on their menu: "fried soba gnocchi stuffed with ground chicken served with light sauce, ground Japanese radish and Japanese scallions on top." More

We have eaten a lot of fried food in our day, but Yerba Buena Perry's watermelon fries ($7) are in a league of their own. More