To investigate the aluminum content of deep-fried dough sticks and dough cakes, and to understand the situation of food additives abuse.Methods Using the method from the national standard, the aluminum residue was detected in deep-fried dough sticks and fried dough cakes in Puyang city during 2012-2013, the results were analyzed by SPSS 13.0 software and the national standard GB 2760-2011. Results 130 samples were detected, the detection range was 0.5-1 196.2 mg/kg, the average was 164.27 mg/kg, 50 samples exceeded the standard, and the violation rate was 38.5%. 75 deep-fried dough sticks were detected, the mean value was 237.5 mg/kg, and 39 samples exceeded the standard with a violation rate of 52%. 55 dough cakes were detected, the mean value was 64.4 mg/kg, and 11 samples exceeded the standard with a violation rate of 20%. The aluminum content from farmers' markets and street vendors was significantly higher than that from restaurants (P<0.05). Conclusion The violation of aluminum residue in fried products was seriously, especially deep-fried dough sticks, food management should be strengthened in the markets and street vendors.