New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb. Researchers propose combining microwave heating, which keeps oil out, with conventional frying, which provides the crunch consumers expect.
French fries and other fried foods are loved for their crisp texture and rich flavor, but they often absorb significant amounts of oil, leading to higher fat and calorie content. This can contribute to health issues like obesity and hypertension. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are exploring if microwave energy could help produce healthier French fries without losing the desirable qualities of traditional fries.
Their studies indicate that combining microwave and conventional frying might reduce cooking time, limit oil absorption, and maintain the crisp exterior and satisfying texture associated with classic fries.
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