An article from Fox News, drawing on reporting from The Takeout, examines why KFC's fried chicken has a distinctive taste and texture compared with rival fast-food chains. It attributes the chain's signature crispiness chiefly to the use of commercial pressure fryers, a cooking method said to set KFC apart from competitors.

According to the piece, KFC's reputation rests on several factors, including its well-known blend of herbs and spices, the chicken it uses and a perfected breading technique. However, the reporting singles out pressure frying as one of the biggest reasons the chicken is so highly regarded, noting that the method cooks the meat quickly. The article also references KFC founder Colonel Sanders, who once publicly criticised the brand's gravy, saying it fell short of his original recipe's quality standards.