Is frying chicken healthy?

Chef's answer
Generally, both pan and deep frying are less healthy than a simple stir-fry as they lead to greater absorption of added fat. Deep frying is quicker than pan-frying as heaps of hot oil rapidly cook the food down without any exposure to the air..
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There is no need to flip. Unless you have a well seasoned cast iron grill or one of the really cheap portable grills with thin grates, the flesh of the salmon will most likely stick. To avoid the "sticking panic" cook salmon skin side down and don't flip. Grill approximately 8 minutes per inch of thickness..
We cook the bacon in water in a skillet. ... By the time the water reaches its boiling point (212 degrees), the bacon fat is almost completely rendered, so you're also much less likely to burn the meat while waiting for the fat to cook off..
I would suggest never boiling chorizo. ... I'd suggest halving or quatering the chorizo and frying it off first. Use the remaining fat to sautee any vegetables you might need to make the sauce.
If you pan-fry fish at home in a tablespoon of olive oil, most of the fat is healthy unsaturated fat, and you don't get any trans fat. You can make the meal even more healthful by choosing salmon or another fish rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and serving it with a whole grain and two vegetables..
Otherwise, your food is usually done when it becomes golden brown and crispy on the outside. And always keep these tips in mind: Never overcrowd the pan, which can cause the oil temperature to drop too low. Low oil temps not only take longer to cook, but they can also make your fried food taste soggy.
It should be a deep golden brown. Cook the chicken until the pieces are crispy and brown, about 15 minutes, turning occasionally. To test for doneness: Cut into the thickest part of a drumstick. The juices should run clear and the meat should be opaque throughout..
Why Do Sausages Split? Sausages split because pressure builds up on the inside as they cook (typically from vapor produced by the heat, but also from the expansion of the foody goodness inside). As the pressure increases, so does the stress in the casing of the sausage (the skin).
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