In a comedic taste test segment, Rhett and Link from "Good Mythical Morning" compare deep-fried and air-fried foods while blindfolded to determine if the taste difference justifies the extra calories in deep-fried foods. They test French fries, coconut shrimp, Snicker bars, egg rolls, and chicken wings, often using humorous analogies to describe the calorie-burning activities equivalent to the calorie difference. They conclude that not all deep-fried foods are worth the extra calories, with some air-fried alternatives being surprisingly acceptable. The segment is filled with playful banter and light-hearted humor throughout their taste-testing adventure.
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1. The air fryer uses hot air to cook food instead of hot oil.
2. The air fryer allegedly cooks food without sacrificing taste.
3. The hosts of the show are comparing deep-fried and air-fried versions of various foods.
4. The first food they compare is French fries, with a serving size of one large russet potato.
5. The deep-fried French fries have 942 calories, while the air-fried French fries have 292 calories.
6. The hosts are blindfolded while tasting the French fries to determine which one tastes better.
7. The deep-fried French fries are on Rhett's side.
8. The hosts decide that the air-fried French fries are not worth the extra 650 calories.
9. The next food they compare is coconut shrimp, with a serving size of four shrimp.
10. The deep-fried coconut shrimp have 323 calories, while the air-fried coconut shrimp have 236 calories.
11. The hosts decide that the deep-fried coconut shrimp are worth the extra 87 calories.
12. The next food they compare is Snicker bars, with a serving size of two fun-size bars.
13. The deep-fried Snicker bars have 564 calories, while the air-fried Snicker bars have 360 calories.
14. The hosts decide that the deep-fried Snicker bars are worth the extra 204 calories.
15. The next food they compare is egg rolls, with a serving size of two egg rolls.
16. The deep-fried egg rolls have 668 calories, while the air-fried egg rolls have 352 calories.
17. The hosts decide that the air-fried egg rolls are not worth the extra 316 calories.
18. The final food they compare is fried chicken wings coated in TGI Friday's ghost pepper sauce.
19. The deep-fried chicken wings have 1114 calories, while the air-fried chicken wings have 756 calories.
20. The hosts decide that the deep-fried chicken wings are worth the extra 358 calories.