High Grocery Prices: Nevada #2 And We’re Not Happy About It
It’s no secret that we’re all spending a lot more money to put food on the table. With that in mind, a recent survey shows that Nevadans are dealing with very high grocery prices. In fact, we’re dealing with the second highest prices in the nation.
High Grocery Prices: Survey Shows Nevada Ranks #2 In Nation
The folks at HelpAdvisor.com recently took a deep dive into government data regarding grocery prices. They use statistics from the U.S Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey from November 2023.
Their findings may not surprise you, but they sure will get you angry. Only residents of California are spending more per week than the average Nevada household. For example, according to this study, the average American household spends an average of $270.21 each week. But the high grocery prices in California ($297.72) and Nevada ($294.76) far outpace that average.
Other states where residents are facing high grocery prices are Mississippi ($290.64), Washington ($287.67), Florida ($287.27), New Mexico ($286.39), Texas ($286.19), Louisiana ($282.95), Colorado ($279.98), and Oklahoma (279.16). There you have the top 10 states in the nation paying high grocery prices.
The HelpAdvisor.com chart does not find a state below the national average of $270.21 per week until Illinois at #18. Apparently, folks in the Midwest have the least expensive grocery prices in the nation. States such as Wisconsin ($221.46), Iowa ($227.32), Nebraska ($235.12), Michigan ($236.38), and Indiana ($239.11) are showing the lowest grocery prices.
The Cities With The Most Expensive Groceries In The U.S.
Unfortunately, the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey data only deals with the top 15 most populated metro areas in the nation. So, it doesn’t show any statistics for Las Vegas.
However, of the top 15 largest metro areas in the U.S., the residents of Miami, FL ($327.89) are seeing the highest grocery prices. The cities of Houston, TX ($302.65), Riverside, CA ($300.50), San Francisco, CA ($298.44), and Los Angeles, CA ($295.33) round out the top five. That’s according to the article on HelpAdvisor.com.
If I were to guess, I would estimate that Las Vegas would show up in the top 10 cities in the nation for the most expensive groceries. While we’re all steaming about that fact, feel free to scroll down for more content which may interest you.
Foods You Should Probably Skip Air Frying
Large Bone-In Meat
We’re not talking about chicken wings here, we’re talking about large whole chickens. You’re better off sticking to an oven when it comes to cooking them. If you’re wondering why, chicken must be cooked to a specific temperature internally before being consumed. According to the USDA, all poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, air frying this food item doesn’t guarantee an even cook. But hey, at least chicken wings are small enough to get an even crisp. Just make sure you line the air fryer basket first if it’s raw meat.
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Wet Batters
An air fryer is not a deep fryer. So, if you’re looking to toss battered fries, meat cutlets, or battered veggies, think again. There’s a big chance the batter will drip down the base of the machine, causing a big mess and major cleanup after. Bad enough, some people didn’t know you even had to clean an air fryer regularly. No really, someone on Reddit shared that they didn’t wash their air fryer basket after each use. “I don’t think I’ve ever washed it lol. I’ve had it for 8 months and decided to finally wash it today,” they wrote. They continued to say how there was a bunch of “solidified juices” and “fat/ grease” from steak and chicken.
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Cheesy Foods
It’s possible to make your favorite cheesy snacks in an air fryer. But it can get messy. AllRecipes cautions against air frying cheese. This isn’t because of health reasons but for cleanup purposes. They point out that cheese melts fast. The outlet suggests sticking to foods that effectively hold the cheese in place. Maybe, just stick to frozen cheeses like mozzarella sticks.
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Leafy or Chard Greens
Sure you can go ahead and put those Brussels sprouts or broccoli in the air fryer. But skip putting spinach, collard, or chard leaves in. If you haven’t tried it already, light leaves might move and shift around during the cooking process. You may also come across a fairly dry vegetable if you don’t put a little oil with it. And, of course, you don’t want to forget the seasonings.
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Popcorn
Some people have tried it but you probably shouldn’t. Most air fryer models won’t reach the required temperature to pop the kernels. According to Jolly Time Pop Corn, the best popping temperature is between 400 and 460 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, popcorn kernels can become lodged within the air fryer’s heating element, which can potentially cause it to short.
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Pasta, Quinoa, Rice, Grains
Some grains like bread can be cooked in an air fryer. However, it can get a little tricky with lighter breads like toast and English muffins due to the air making them fly around. But anything like pasta, quinoa, and rice doesn’t do too well. Raw grains need to absorb water to cook. But there is some good news. If you have rice that’s already cooked, just add a little oil to reat in the air fryer.
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Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
