8 ways to remove excess oil from fried food

By Baishakhi Ghosh

Cooling Rack: Use a cooling rack over a baking sheet to let the oil drip off.

Brown Paper Bags: Place food in brown paper bags to soak up additional oil.

Blotting: Gently blot the food with clean paper towels to remove surface oil.

Drain with a Slotted Spoon: Use a slotted spoon to lift food from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain off.

Oven Drying: Place fried food in the oven at a low temperature to help excess oil evaporate.

Use Flour: Dust food lightly with flour before frying to absorb some oil during cooking.

Spin Dry: Use a salad spinner to remove oil from smaller fried items, like fries or chips.

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