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A direct-heat cooking method using oil, butter, or other fat.

Frying in this case refers primarily to pan-frying although it may also be used for shallow-frying.

Different from , which typically involves higher heat, shorter cooking times, and movement of the pan or skillet itself. Pan-frying, by contrast, normally involves medium to medium-high heat, a stationary pan, and several minutes of cooking.

Also not to be confused with , which refers to cooking a food by completely submerging it in a large amount of hot oil.

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Is there any way to avoid grease splatter?

I often cook fries in a skillet. I put about 1/4 cup vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat on high, then I toss in some frozen fries. As soon as I toss them in there is an explosion of grease that makes a huge mess. After it simmers down…
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Using a paper towel as a splatter shield: Great idea or terrible accident waiting to happen?

I recently watched a friend cooking, and he used a paper towel as a splatter shield: This seems like a very convenient solution, since you can just throw away the paper towel afterwards, as opposed to conventional splatter shields, which are a…
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How does the carrot in deep fryer trick work?

So I just heard about putting a carrot in the deep fryer so as to pick up the burnt junk and keep the oil clean for longer. I tried it. It works! Now I'm wondering how it works, and what other veggies or whatnot can be substituted in place of the…
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What is the best way to reduce the genesis of oil vapors and aerosols when frying?

I would like to clarify I am not asking about oil splatter nor am I asking about air filtration tools. What is the best way to reduce the generation of frying aerosols and vapors that can condense on distant surfaces such as those in rooms adjacent…
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When trying to fry onions, the edges burn instead of the onions frying up

When I fry onions, the edges burn and the onion never crisps up when I am using my fry pan. Looks similar to this: What am I doing wrong? New cook here. Thanks!!
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How do I make tempura turn out light?

I've probably only made tempura 10 times in my life, with fairly inconsistent results. often it has been heavier than the best restaurant versions I've had. There seem to be many variables involved: type(s) of flour added pure starch (cornstarch,…
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What's the technique for frying plantain?

After enjoying a recent BBC Food Programme podcast about bananas I bought some green plantain. I fried them, for breakfast, and ate them with an egg. They were hard and dry and not very nice. My method: I sliced them 8mm thick along the diagonal…
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How can I cool down cooking oil after using it in a deep fryer?

I need to be able to cool down cooking oil quickly after using it in a countertop deep fryer- how can I do that safely?
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Benefits of Grill Pans

When looking at tips/advice for frying steak I often see that Grill Pans are recommended over standard, flat, frying pans. Often this is recommended for other meats as well, such as chicken and pork. Other than getting the appearance of Grill lines…
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Why does my fry-bread turn out so oily?

I like making fry-bread to go with my chili, but they always seem to be really oily. I like having well browned scones, but I can't seem to do that without plenty of oil, which apparently gets absorbed by the fry-bread.
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How can you judge when a non-stick pan is the correct temperature for pan frying?

With stainless steel pans you can perform a water test to see if the pan is the correct temperature for frying but how do you tell with a non-stick pan?
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Difference between Pan-Frying and Searing

What exactly is the difference between pan-frying and searing? They both use the same principles -- high heat, oil, flip once or twice -- and they both create the same result, namely that wonderful golden crust. Is there a difference?
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Why should you add ingredients one by one in a pan fry (for fajitas)?

I’m trying to make classic, straightforward fajitas. I’m new to this and an amateur. The recipe I’m currently trying is, slicing chicken, white onion, and red and yellow bell peppers. I’ll pan fry it in vegetable oil. I’ll use cumin, chili powder,…
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How do I fry potatoes for curry?

I have been failing, for six years, to make the amazing fried potato curry I grew up eating at home in India. I honestly don't know what I'm doing wrong. I have tried literally every single variety of potatoes I can get my hands on at my Trader…
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When is it better to fry with oil and when is it better to fry with butter?

I usually see people frying eggs with butter and sometimes with soy oil - for example. But there are a lot of other ocasions in which these two options appear. My guess is that there are kinds of frying, for example: When you want to fry eggs, it's…
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