2020 has been a particularly rough year for the restaurant industry, but if there has been one silver lining to all of the chaos, it’s the incredible creativity shown by restauranteurs all over the U.S. We are proud to supply these ingenious entrepreneurs with the highest quality greaseless wholesale air fryers on the market, and we love seeing how they use our products to grow their businesses—even during a global pandemic! Restaurateurs are adapting to the “new normal” in so many ways, but one of the most visible right now is the resurgence in popularity of food trucks.
According to the Associated Press, food trucks have put their mobility to good use by migrating away from now-deserted downtown business districts and canceled music festivals, to the suburban communities where their former customers are now working remotely. Other folks are taking this opportunity to launch new food truck businesses of their own!
Of course, there’s more to making it in the food truck world than just location. Food trucks are also adapting their menus to fit the new expectations of customers. Keep reading to learn some healthy menu ideas for new food truck owners.
Healthy Menu Ideas for Food Trucks
Feed the whole family.
The shift from urban to suburban locales has caused many food truck operators to change up their menus, with new options to appeal to the changing needs of customers. There are a couple of ways to do this:
- Family meals are a big hit right now, especially when featuring fresh, healthy ingredients that make parents feel better about feeding their kids takeout food. In addition to a la carte items, create one or more packages that are designed for a family to share. For instance, a family meal kit for 4 could include a choice of protein, two sides, and a 2-liter beverage.
- Healthy kids’ menu items are also a must, so consider offering veggie fries or “hidden veggie” items, fruit, and drink options that are low on sugar and caffeine.
Serve up the hits, but healthier.
When it comes to eating out, today’s consumers want healthy choices to go, but they still want a fun, delicious experience as well. Enter air fryers! Air fryers, or greaseless fryers, allow you to serve up crowd-favorite foods like fries and chicken tenders with 20% to 40% less fat than similar products prepared in a deep fryer. Plus, you can also put out baked items—pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, and so much more—from the same machine.
That multi-tasking, time-saving versatility is one of the reasons why Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryers are a food truck favorite. Even the U.S. Army has gotten in on the game, with 8 food trucks equipped with our model GF5 serving up delicious meals to troops on U.S. bases around the world. If you’re looking for the best greaseless fryer for food trucks, we can help you select the perfect model.
Cater to specialty diets.
Dietary restrictions are only becoming more common, yet many food trucks and restaurants don’t have options for diners with those conditions. However, the businesses that do have options for those groups often experience strong customer loyalty! While you can’t necessarily serve every need, you can fill a niche for certain demographics, whether they’re vegan, gluten-intolerant, or on a keto diet.
