The traditional British deep fryer is at risk of extinction with one in five young adults stepping on “one or two” a year. Concerns about its fat content, preparation time and calorie content are the main reasons for its declining popularity.
In an attempt to revive the classic meal, Breville launched the Greaseless Spoon Café – where the great English breakfast was cooked using their new fryer. A survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 to 34 found that 20 percent enjoyed the dish “every other month.”
And one in 10 have never had a full English breakfast, which traditionally consists of bacon, eggs, sausage, beans and toast. Almost four in 10 said it is too greasy or fatty, a third avoid it because of calories and 31 per cent thought it was too time-consuming to prepare.
“Social media has spawned an endless number of accounts offering advice on what is ‘good’ and ‘bad’ to eat, with the humble peace often falling into the latter camp. But it is entirely possible to create a traditional roast that is a little more guilt-free and less hassle.”
Other reasons why younger people rarely eat fried breakfasts include that they need too many pots and pans to prepare it, with most fry-ups requiring three. The timing of getting all the ingredients ready at the same time is another frustration.
Ten Breville Halo Flexi Air Fryers were installed in a pop-up cafe that delivered plates of bacon, eggs, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast.
Diners had the chance to experience a deep fryer made in under 15 minutes, all in one fryer, compared to using different pots and pans and with fewer calories.
The Greaseless Spoon Café from Breville was launched to celebrate the brand’s latest innovative air fryer, the Breville Halo Flexi Air Fryer.