Why is fried food so delicious?

Ah, fried food! Is there anything more delicious? Whether it’s French fries, chicken wings, or onion rings – the combination of crispy golden-brown batter and a savoury filling is simply irresistible! 

But why is fried food so tasty? The answer lies in the science behind frying. When you fry something with oil or fat at high temperatures (usually around 180°C), proteins and starches within the food react to form a crusty outer layer that seals in moisture on the inside. This creates an incredibly flavorful texture that can’t be achieved by other cooking methods like baking or boiling. 

Plus, when you fry foods like potatoes and onions they become even sweeter due to their natural sugars being caramelized by heat from the hot oil – making them extra yummy! And don’t forget about all those amazing sauces out there for dipping your favourite fried treats into – adding another layer of flavour to each bite!  BUT!

You know there is always a but, as tasty as it is, Fried food is just another form of pouring unhealthy fats into your beautiful body, as a dietitian, aka, someone who knows exactly what food does to the human body, I always imagine eating fried food like drinking oil, Eew right! I mean we all agree that saturated fats are on a mission to harm your kind heart, right?!

Not only fried food is huge amounts of oil in a meal, but the process of frying itself destroys any nutrient possibly alive in your food waiting to do you some good. Furthermore, some studies have suggested that eating a lot of deep-fried foods can lead to inflammation which has been linked to many chronic diseases including cancer. 

So while it may be tempting to indulge in fried snacks every now and then (we know how hard it is!), try opting for healthier alternatives such as baking or grilling instead! and if you just can't, well, you're lucky to have made it to the end of this article, I highly suggest that you try air frying, it will satisfy your desire for crispy food, yet no oil included, amazing! I am considering buying this air fryer ( check the link below, it comes with a coupon)

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Let me know what you think!

See you next time folks.