# TV Villain-Inspired Recipes This Gus Fring Fry Batter Creates the Tasty Chicken from Breaking Bad By | Published 2013-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gus-fring References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/422896352633035639/Gus-Frings-Fry-Batter---Breaking-Bad) After his incredible storyline on [AMC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-theatres-summer-of-spice) Breaking Bad, Gus Fring has quickly become one of television's most famous villains. His bloodthirsty mindset, hidden behind layers of calm docility, shocked and surprised millions of viewers. Now, Breaking Bad fans can celebrate this multi-layered character with their very own Los Pollos Hermanos fried chicken. The Gus Fring Fry Batter, available from Fancy, is a delectable mixture of seasonings, including onion, garlic and salt, and will spruce up boring old pieces of chicken with little to no effort involved. Simply dip pieces of chicken into the batter, cook and voila! Your very own Los Pollos Hermanos chicken, courtesy of Gus Fring. Breaking Bad returns on August 9, 2013, with its final batch of episodes. While the show's end is an extremely sad reality, fans can still celebrate solid five seasons with a good ol' bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos chicken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **TV Villain-inspired Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of recipes and products that draw inspiration from popular TV villains, offering fans a chance to bring a taste of their favorite shows into their own kitchens. - **Gus Fring Fry Batter:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of pre-packaged fry batters that recreate the flavors of iconic TV characters, allowing fans to easily replicate their favorite dishes at home. - **Los Pollos Hermanos Chicken:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Open a chain of fast-food restaurants or food trucks that exclusively serve dishes inspired by popular TV shows and characters, attracting fans looking for a unique dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring together the worlds of entertainment and food by partnering with popular TV shows to create branded food and beverage products, capitalizing on the loyal fan bases of these shows. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive dining experiences or themed events that allow fans of TV shows to immerse themselves in the fictional worlds they love, offering a unique and memorable experience. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hotels or resorts to curate TV-themed dining options or menu items, providing guests with a one-of-a-kind entertainment and culinary experience during their stay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-stranger-things.md) - [Drama-Themed Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisquick.md) - [Dystopian TV Series Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukablast-burger-meal.md) - [Mezcal-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emmy-x-dos-hombres.md) - [TV Series Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-and-black-hot-sauces.md) - [Show-Inspired Pink Tonal Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-netflix.md) - [Sci-Fi Plant-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickn-nuggets.md) - [Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-stranger-things.md) - [Whimsical Gothic-Themed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-of-misfortune.md)