How do you make shake and bake pork chops not soggy?
Chef's answer
Use a baking rack. Putting the pork chops on a rack allows the hot air to circulate evenly across all the surfaces of the meat so you're not left with a soggy bottom. Nobody likes a soggy bottom.
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Moist heat methods of cooking, such as microwaving and boiling, have a reputation for turning frozen veggies into a soggy mess, which is why experts recommend sauteing, frying or roasting them instead. "The longer the vegetables are exposed to heat and water, the lower the quality," Shepherd said.
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On contact with the oil, the moisture on the surface of the chip, or any other food item, immediately vaporises, sending out volcanic jets of steam that spatter the oil. The exterior of the chip is now dry, mummified into a hard crust. ... At the same time, oil will seep in, making the food leaden and soggy.
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Letting anything that's been fried sit on paper towel will make it soggy, because it'll start to steam, explains Perry. After all that hard work you did to make your chicken crispy, don't lose your focus at the last moment. Instead, drain your chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
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Make sure that the oven settings are not too hot as you don't want them to get over-cooked. Allow the chips to get warm for about 5-10 minutes, take them out and wait for them to cool down. You'll then notice that all the moisture has evaporated, giving you crisp chips back again.
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Use Your Stove. Turns out the best way to reheat those fries so that they're not just edible but absolutely delicious is to reheat them on your stovetop, just as you would with your leftover pizza. Spread them out in your best heavy skillet to ensure maximum crispiness (cast iron being the sine qua non, of course).
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If you absolutely insist on serving fried fish, the best way to transport it would be in a single layer, in an insulated container, lined underneath with paper towels to absorb some moisture, and with vent holes so that at least some of the steam can escape instead of condensing back on to fish and making the breading ...
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To prevent your batter fried fish from getting soggy, ensure fish pieces are fully dry or patted dry with paper towels. Next, try dredging the fish it in a light coat of refined flour and let the dredged fish rest for 15 minutes before dipping in your ice cold batter..
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