It is possible to keep fried foods warm and crispy when transporting them in a vehicle without the use of an active warming element. Such passive warming elements may include a pizza stone, slow cooker, toasty container, or the footwell area of a vehicle. To make sure fried food stays warm and crispy, pack it in a vented paperboard container lined with paper towels. Alternatively, you can use a cooling rack to keep your fried food hot and fresh.

EcoCraft Fresh & Crispy clamshell containers

Designed specifically for restaurants, convenience stores, catering services, and supermarkets, EcoCraft’s Fresh & Crispy clamshell containers are a great way to keep fried food warm and crispy during transportation. The containers’ wavy paper, which retains air and moisture, and latch lock closure prevent the contents from spilling or shifting during transport. This unique packaging system has been proven to outperform competitive plastic containers and maintain crispiness.

Designed to prevent sogginess in fried food, EcoCraft Fresh & Crispy patented double-wall clamshell containers are made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled content and have a durable, lightweight design. In addition to keeping fried food crispy during transport, they also feature a special liner that absorbs moisture and keeps fried food warm or crispy.

Avoiding styrofoam

Fried food is notoriously difficult to keep crisp for long periods of time, and avoiding Styrofoam is especially important when it comes to frying. While it can be tricky to avoid Styrofoam completely, there are a few things that you can do to keep your fried food crisp for a longer time. First, it’s important to remember that food that’s been poorly prepared will have trouble keeping its crispiness. If it’s going on a long trip, you should ice the food on a wire rack before it’s packed. Then, reheat it at your destination. You can also use foil to help lock in moisture.

Styrofoam is also problematic for storing and transporting fried foods. The material doesn’t breathe, so it traps the steam around the fried food, which is particularly harmful for its safety. Moreover, it is also not biodegradable, so it’s not the best choice for fried foods. Instead, opt for cardboard boxes or paperboard buckets with holes to allow air to flow through. Perforated plastic food containers are also a good option.

Using cooling racks

Using cooling racks to transport fried foods is a good way to prevent food from becoming soggy. While sealed Tupperware is not ideal, vented containers can prevent moisture from collecting around the hot food. You don’t want to use too large a vent as this will make the food cold and the smaller the vent, the better. If you cannot avoid using a cooling rack, wrap the food tightly in paper towels.

Another reason to use a cooling rack is that it helps you keep fried foods crispy. A cooling rack can help keep cookies and other fried foods from becoming soggy. While they cannot keep food fresh, they prevent it from getting soggy. If you want to purchase a cooling rack, consider getting an oven-proof one. They cost about $12 and can be used for both roasting and cooling.

Using paperboard packaging

Using a pizza stone or a similar passive warming device to keep fried food warm can also prevent it from becoming soggy. Make sure you place the pizza stone on top of an absorbent material. If you are transporting food long distances, you should let it cool down before putting it into a container. Otherwise, reheat it once you reach your destination. Alternatively, a pizza stone or slow cooker can keep fried food warm.

If you are transporting food that is already cooled, you can pack it into a vented container so the moisture can be absorbed. However, you need to remember that this method is not as effective as using a perforated plate. When storing food for transport, make sure to place a layer of paper towels beneath it. This will prevent moisture from building up near the fried food.