Transavia is going to sell fries during its flights
Fries in the Skies—it rolls off the tongue nicely, but does it taste good too? We’ll soon be able to try them for ourselves, because Transavia is going to sell fries (or chips, as you wish) during its flights. But how? And will this replace the eternal sausage roll and/or Unox Noodles that I order during its flights?
Because I think it’s a brilliant plan, let me make that clear upfront, but also quite challenging. How do you get them nice and crispy? It seems unlikely to me that they’re going to install all kinds of deep fryers in the cabin. Or air fryers? No, these will be fries that go in the oven, and that makes me apprehensive.
After two years, it’s here: the perfect crunchy airplane fry
Writer and self-proclaimed fry fanatic Leon de Winter (known for the world’s first low-carb fries) came up with the plan and joined forces with Wilbert de Louw, director of Foodcase—a company specializing in food for the aviation industry. Because he had his doubts about crispy fries from an oven too. Especially since ovens on airplanes are only allowed to reach a maximum of 150 degrees due to safety regulations.
But where there’s a will, there’s a way. After two years of developing and improving, the men have come up with it: the perfect crispy fry at high altitude. How? They’re still keeping that somewhat secret. “Then everyone would do it, of course. But it has to do with three things: we used a specific potato variety, developed a coating for the fries, and came up with a special tray that ensures all sides of the chips become deliciously crispy in the oven,” De Louw explains.
Fries with satay sauce, mayonnaise and raw onions
Honestly, I think it’s a fantastic development. And now I’m really in the mood to fly with Transavia again, because they’re making up for the lack of legroom with an expansion of their menu. Is it too much to ask for a fries special with satay sauce, mayonnaise and raw onions? Because I haven’t read anything yet about the sauce options. Do let me know whether it’s a success, by the way, if you’ve ordered this during a flight. I’m very curious!
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