# Fatty Fried Breakfasts The 'Deep-Fried Cereal' Hits a Whole New Level By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cereal References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/deep-fried-breakfast-cereal-debuted-at-san-diego-county-fair/) & [chickencharlies](http://www.chickencharlies.com/) First came deep-fried chicken, then [ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-flakes-cookies-creme-milkshake) and now deep-fried cereal. Hitting a whole new level of artery-clogging creativity, the breakfast cereal is a particularly interesting find. Debuting at the San Diego County Fair, the 'Chicken' vendor Charlie Boghosian made his big deep-fried cereal unveiling to the general public. The Trix and [Cinnamon Toast Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon) creations are only the beginning of his 'Totally Fried Cereal' collection. In an age of health-conscious eating, carnivals and fairs are a place where people go to indulge in deep-fried marsbars, elephant ears and now deep-fried breakfast goods. The actual cereal balls are coated with fried breads and molded into a kind of cereal pouch that contains your cereal brand of choice, which gets thrown into the deep fryer to satisfy any and all fatty cravings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep-fried Breakfasts:** The rise of deep-fried cereal and other indulgent breakfast items presents an opportunity for innovative twists on traditional breakfast foods. - **Indulgent Fair Foods:** Carnivals and fairs are becoming a haven for indulgent deep-fried treats, opening doors for creative and unique fair food innovations. - **Alternative Cereal Formats:** The deep-fried cereal pouches demonstrate a demand for new and unconventional ways to enjoy breakfast cereals, paving the way for innovative cereal formats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The deep-fried breakfast trend creates opportunities for food companies to develop new cereal-based products or collaborate with vendors to offer innovative fair food options. - **Event and Carnival:** Event organizers and carnival owners can capitalize on the popularity of indulgent fair foods by showcasing deep-fried breakfast items and partnering with vendors to offer unique culinary experiences. - **Breakfast Food:** The deep-fried cereal trend can inspire breakfast food companies to explore new ways to package and present their cereals, catering to consumers seeking indulgent and unconventional breakfast options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cereal-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bunches-of-oats-chocolate.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealinspired-ice-cream.md) - [Sweet Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-flakes.md) - [Limited-Edition Savory Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-launches.md) - [Crème-Filled Cereal Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-cereal.md) - [Nostalgic Keto-Friendly Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredibowl.md) - [Cinnamon-Bacon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Sundae-Flavored Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-rice-cereals.md) - [Apple Fritter Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-fritter-cereal.md)