Golden Crisp: Expert Tips for Frying Foods

Frying is one of the most basic cooking skills that you can learn and when you master how to fry, you know for sure that you are on your way to creating the most delectable dishes possible. However, frying can still sometimes prove to be challenging. It can be that the dish gets burnt on the outside and raw on the inside, or that your dish turns unevenly cooked. To avoid these types of mishaps in the kitchen, below are some expert tips for frying foods.

Use the right fryer

The first thing that you need to take note of is if you are using the right fryer for your frying purposes. For instance, you would not risk deep frying in a pan because aside from the food not being totally immersed in the oil, you may also get splattered by the oil. Aside from deep fryers, frying pans also come in different types and varieties, with some having a sediment zone. Those with sediment zones are ideal for frying because they tend to optimize the overall fry cycle.

Be selective with the oil you use

It is important to use the right type of oil in frying, which is why it is a good practice to check the smoke point of the oil. In this way, you will be able to know whether the oil is suitable for high heat or low heat frying. Moist salmon is pan-seared over high heat using refined oils, while savory vegetables are sauteed over low heat with EVOO. On the other hand, the best oil for deep frying is usually canola oil, peanut oil, or coconut oil, with the latter offering the best stability in terms of the fried food. These oils tend to have a neutral taste that won’t affect the taste of your dish that much. On the other hand, there are certain oils that can offer a slightly bitter or sweet taste to your fried food, which can either be a good thing or a bad thing for the dish that you are trying to come up with.

Give your food some space

Make sure that when you fry, there is ample space in your pan and that the food that you are cooking is not overcrowded. This ensures that the temperature of the oil is ideal in frying your food evenly. When there is too much food in the pan, there is a great chance that the temperature of the oil is lowered. As a result, either your food is not cooked thoroughly, or you spend a longer time frying.

Use a cooling rack

Finally, it is a good idea to use a cooling rack instead of a paper towel to absorb the excess oil from the fried food. In using the latter, there is a tendency that your fried food may get soggy immediately. Retain the crispiness and freshness of your fried food using a cooling rack.

To wrap things up, go ahead and practice frying to perfection because once you master the skill in frying, you will be able to come up with dishes you never knew possible. To begin with, make sure you use the right fryer, and of course the appropriate oil that your dish calls for. Make sure to give your food some space and don’t let them overcrowd in the pan. It will also help to use a cooling rack instead of paper napkins before you serve your fried dish.

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