{"id":9188,"date":"2019-11-26T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=9188"},"modified":"2020-04-02T07:35:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T21:35:50","slug":"best-airplane-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/food-and-wine\/fun\/best-airplane-food\/","title":{"rendered":"RANKED: 16 of Australia\u2019s best airplane snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia is home to some of the best food in the world. That\u2019s not my opinion, that\u2019s a fact. So, what are we doing eating sad little packets of pretzels and peanuts whenever we go on flights? We should be showing off our awesome snack game to the world, making all of our fellow travellers jealous (or at least hungry).<\/p>\n

Today, I\u2019m taking a stand. Here are 16 of Australia\u2019s most delectable snackables, ranked by tastiness and air-travel-friendliness. Pack a few for your next flight!<\/p>\n

16. Fairy bread<\/h2>\n

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An Aussie classic, fairy bread would bring a little party to the skies \u2013 and isn\u2019t that what we all need now? However, it can be messy to make and the loose 100s and 1000s you\u2019d leave in your wake wouldn\u2019t win you any love from the flight crew.<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

15. Mixed lollies<\/h2>\n

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Now we\u2019re talking! Mixed lolly bags are compact, portable and perfectly snackable. Just throw one in your carry-on and forget about it. But the risk is in the mix. If you get one full of milk bottles, strawberries and cream, freckles and snakes, you\u2019re laughing. But if you get one full of musk sticks, bananas or \u2013 *gulp* \u2013 licorice, your taste buds are doomed \ud83d\ude35<\/p>\n

Taste (overall):<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nTaste (musk sticks and bananas):<\/strong> \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d
\nTaste (anything involving licorice):<\/strong> \ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd22
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

14. Mango<\/h2>\n

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Okay, so mangos aren\u2019t exclusively Australian. But as a country, there\u2019s no denying we love them \u2013 and they\u2019re more plane-friendly than you might think. Chop them up into cubes or slices, pop them in a plastic container, then eat with a fork. Bonus points if you freeze them too. They\u2019ll be semi-thawed by the time you board, so you\u2019ll basically be eating mango sorbet *drool*.<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

13. Party pies<\/h2>\n

Hear me out! Party pies are delicious, substantial enough to satisfy a rubbly tummy and easy to eat in tight spots \u2013 ie: perfect for flying. The only thing stopping us from taking them on planes now is the tragic lack of public party-pie-warmers in our airports. The first airline to start serving their own will be onto a winner (and can thank me for the idea later \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

12. Smashed avo<\/h2>\n

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\u201cSmashed avo on a plane? No way!\u201d Uh, yes way \u2013 just minus the toast. Pre-smash your avo at home, whack it in a plastic container and squeeze a little lemon juice on top. Bring some crackers to eat it on, grab some plastic cutlery from a hostie and you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24 (Yep, only three. I don\u2019t really love avocado. Am I even a millennial?)
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

11. Clinkers<\/h2>\n

Clinkers are one of Australia\u2019s most underrated lollies, which is a crying shame. They\u2019re also great for travel, as they\u2019re hard to melt, even harder to squash and easy to carry and stash in a bag. But the green ones suck and there\u2019s no way to tell what colour you\u2019re getting until you\u2019ve taken a bite. Why would anyone hide so many little disappointments in an otherwise glorious bag of sweets?<\/p>\n

Taste (pink and yellow):<\/strong>\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nTaste (green):<\/strong> \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

10. Macadamia nuts<\/h2>\n

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Macadamia nuts are THE best nuts in the world. You can tell because they\u2019re also the most expensive, at $AU50 a kilo (worth it!). If you really love nibbling nuts while you fly, macadamias are a safer choice than peanuts, as macadamia allergies are rare. However, with some airlines moving to ban all nuts, you might want to swap to #2 instead \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

9. Snags<\/h2>\n

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Forget snakes \u2013 I want to see snags on my plane. Sure, the classic sausage sanga is best served hot, but the beauty of snags is their versatility. Salami, cabanossi, and playground-favourite devon are all made to be enjoyed cold. They\u2019re the breakfast, lunch and dinner of champions \ud83c\udf2d<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

8. B\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/h2>\n

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Okay, so b\u00e1nh m\u00ec aren\u2019t technically Australian. But what is very Australian is being able to eat a different cuisine for every meal \u2013 one of the many perks of living in one of the most multicultural countries in the world \ud83d\ude0a But as much as I love them, even I have to admit that b\u00e1nh m\u00ec can be super messy and are not at all plane-friendly. The first airline to start serving neat little mini b\u00e1nh m\u00ec \u2013 or regular-sized ones with bibs \u2013 will win my love forever \ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u274c<\/p>\n

7. Tim-Tams\/Mint Slices<\/h2>\n

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It wouldn\u2019t be an Aussie snack list without these babies. Whether you\u2019re Team Tim-Tam or Mad for Mint Slice, I think we can all agree that Australia has some of the best bickies around. Pop some of your faves in a lunch box and whip them out mid-flight to make all your fellow flyers jealous. It\u2019s up to you whether you want to bring enough to share \ud83d\ude1c<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

6. Cheese and bacon rolls<\/h2>\n

Ohhhh yeahhhh. This might be a controversial choice to go ahead of Tim-Tams, but I\u2019m more of a savoury fan than sweet and a good ol\u2019 cheese and bacon roll is just the thing when you\u2019re feeling peckish. IMO, the only thing holding them back from the No.1 slot is the fact that they\u2019re even more awesome after a quick blast in the microwave (which you obviously can\u2019t do on a plane). Once you\u2019ve had a warm cheese and bacon roll, you can never go back \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

5. SAOs with Vegemite worms<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019ve never tried this Aussie playground delicacy, prepare your taste buds for happiness. Take two impossibly light and flaky SAO bickies, spread butter and Vegemite on both (you\u2019ll need a decent layer for the best effect), then put the two buttered\/Vegemited sides together and squeeze. Tada! Little black and yellow Vegemite worms will squish through all the SAO holes. It\u2019s gourmet magic!<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

4. Fantales<\/h2>\n

Name a more iconic flavour combination than chocolate and caramel. Go on \u2013 I\u2019ll wait. In the meantime, I\u2019ll just be packing my handbag full of Fantales for my next flight. Not only are they Aussie fine-dining faves, but the wrappers make for some cruisy in-flight reading. Anyone up for a mile-high trivia night?<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

3. Tiny Teddies<\/h2>\n

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HECK. YES. Tiny Teddies are another lunchbox staple that are waaaaaay overdue for a sky-high revival. They\u2019re not too sweet, so they satisfy most palates, and biting off their little heads is a safe, legal way to work through any flight-induced aggression (get your elbows away from me, middle seater!). Stick to the traditional honey or chocolate varieties \u2013 the new chocolate-chip ones look like they have the plague \ud83d\ude28<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

2. Twisties\/Burger Rings\/Cheezels<\/h2>\n

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I\u2019m not a fan of potato chips. I know, I know, I have no soul. But give me some puffed-up corn covered in cheesy\/savoury mystery powder and I\u2019m all over it. Twisties, Burger Rings and Cheezels are some of Australia\u2019s all-time favourite snacks and their single-serve packs are perfect for flights. Grab a few boxed variety packs and your in-flight catering is done \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n

1. Anzac biscuits<\/h2>\n

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Oh, yes! The humble Anzac bickie is, hands down, the ultimate Aussie in-flight snack. Full of rolled oats and desiccated coconut, they\u2019re surprisingly filling, with enough substance to help convince yourself you\u2019re making a \u201chealthier\u201d choice \u2013 even though they\u2019re also full of butter, sugar and golden syrup \ud83d\ude1c Airlines of the world, what are you waiting for? Serve up Anzac bickies now!<\/p>\n

Taste:<\/strong> \ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24\ud83e\udd24
\nPlane friendliness:<\/strong> \u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT TOP FLIGHT DEALS <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Australia is home to some of the best food in the world. That\u2019s not my opinion, that\u2019s a fact. So, what are we doing eating sad little packets of pretzels and peanuts whenever we go on flights? We should be showing off our awesome snack game to the world, making all of our fellow travellers …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":9191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[666,665,36,667],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9188"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9188"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9212,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9188\/revisions\/9212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}