What is the effect of squeezing lemon juice into the frying oil before frying?

Fried foods are loved by many people. They have a golden, crispy outer layer while keeping the inside soft and moist. Fried foods are often served with various sauces, which makes them even more delicious.

Normally, when frying at home, people would add the food directly into the hot oil. However, according to experienced cooks, it’s recommended to squeeze a few drops of lemon juice into the frying oil before adding the food. You can also add a pinch of salt.

Lemon juice and salt help make the fried food extra crispy and improve its flavor. Additionally, this method prevents food from sticking to the bottom of the pan and reduces the splattering of oil while frying.

Squeezing lemon juice into the oil also helps eliminate the fishy smell when frying foods like fish.

After adding the lemon juice and salt, wait until the oil gets hot and no longer makes the popping sound before adding the food to fry until golden.

When frying, you need to wait for the oil to heat up before putting food in the pan. In addition, you should use a deep pan to limit oil splashing while cooking.

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