fried foods

  • Why You Should Dredge More (and Deep Fry Less)

    Why You Should Dredge More (and Deep Fry Less)

    When people talk about frying fish, they are usually referring to deep frying — or at least that is what I am usually talking about. But pan frying is also a valid form of fish preparation, especially if you don’t feel like dealing with a large amount of hot oil. Not only is a vat…


  • How to Clean Your Beloved Air Fryer

    How to Clean Your Beloved Air Fryer

    Regular readers of Lifehacker’s food and drink vertical, Skillet, are probably quite familiar with air fryers, and may own one themselves. As one of the must-have cooking appliances of the past few years, air fryers have been earning their places on kitchen counters thanks to their ease of use, and ability to make healthier options…


  • You Can Deep Fry Outside on the Grill

    You Can Deep Fry Outside on the Grill

    I won’t say that deep frying at home isn’t “worth it,” but I will say that it’s downright unpleasant. It stinks. It’s messy. Sticky vaporised cooking oil gets all over everything — including myself — and it takes forever to air out the kitchen and return it to its pre-frying state. Dedicated deep fryers solve…


  • The First 15 Things You Should Cook In Your New Air Fryer

    The First 15 Things You Should Cook In Your New Air Fryer

    This year felt, in many ways, like a repeat of the one that came before it. Covid is still around, our healthcare system still sucks, and eating inside restaurants still feels like a dangerous and mildly irresponsible activity. Another (happier) thing that didn’t change all that much was the air fryer’s popularity.