Best Fried Foods in New Orleans
Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

1. Willie Mae's Scotch House

8.0
2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This is great chicken in a wet batter. It's spicy and salty, just how fried chicken should be. The mac 'n' cheese, butter beans and rice, and fried okra with cornbread are perfect, too. Read more.

Herbsaint is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

2. Herbsaint

8.8
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: The fries here are good, really good. Read more.

Herbsaint is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

3. Herbsaint

8.8
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This is a fantastic play on carbonara. It's one of those instances where a chef not only changes a dish, but evolves it into something greater. Just wait 'til you crack open that egg. Read more.

Boucherie is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

4. Boucherie

8.6
1506 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 80 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This smoked wagyu brisket covered in barbecue sauce comes with crispy Parmesan fries. We just love their brisket and the combination of its smoky flavor and tangy barbecue sauce. Read more.

Boucherie is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

5. Boucherie

8.6
1506 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 80 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: We love the crispy grit fries served with smoky collard greens and potlikkers. The grits are cut into fries, and set atop stewed greens, all of which comes together. This is down-home comfort food. Read more.

Cochon Butcher is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

6. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 585 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This is another very legit version of boudin. It's a little murky because of the seasoning, which works perfectly with the creole mustard for dipping and the chilis on the side to make it all pop. Read more.

Mr. Ed's is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

7. Mr. Ed's

7.7
910 W Esplanade Ave #A (at Chateau Blvd), Kenner, LA
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Fresh, fried to order, and served with potato salad and a fish bowl of Abita Amber, it doesn't get any better than this fried chicken! Read more.

High Hat is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

8. High Hat

8.7
4500 Freret St (Jena), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Freret · 52 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This perfectly fried, fresh pond-raised catfish has a crisp breading and a great choice of sides. Take your pick from southern-style corn bread, okra and tomatoes, or smoky peas—just to name a few. Read more.

Clancy's is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

9. Clancy's

8.7
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: The fried oysters with brie are a New Orleans classic. You can’t go wrong with either of these ingredients, but paired together, they're amazing. This dish goes well with a nice red Burgundy. Read more.

Sylvain is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

10. Sylvain

8.9
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: We love this simple fried eggplant that has a fresh note of lemon zest topped with finely grated Parmesan cheese. Read more.

Bouligny Tavern is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

11. Bouligny Tavern

8.4
3641 Magazine St (btwn Amelia & Antonine), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central City - Garden · 40 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: These fries are perfectly fried in duck fat. We ordered them twice in one sitting! They also have great craft cocktails. Read more.

Taceaux Loceaux is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

12. Taceaux Loceaux

Mobile Tacos!, New Orleans, LA
Food Truck · Uptown - Carrollton · 27 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: The avocado fries are avocado with an incredibly crispy coating served with a spiced mayonnaise. It's fat on fat on fat but somehow tastes light and fresh. Read more.

Mahony's Po-Boy Shop is one of Best Fried Foods in New Orleans.

13. Mahony's Po-Boy Shop

8.2
3454 Magazine St (btwn Delachaise & Aline), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Central City - Garden · 86 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Mahony's has real po' boy bread from Leidenheimer's and crispy fried chicken livers with a creamy coleslaw to tone down the gaminess. It's balanced and so simple. Read more.