2006-12-26 03:37:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
wow. I used canola oil. My results were a scorching fire in my kitchen and one heck of a mess to clean. So.... no canola oil.
2006-12-26 03:56:06 · update #1
Vegetable oil is fine.
2006-12-26 03:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to choose an oil with a high smoke-point. The smoke-point refers to the temperature at which the oil starts to break-down. You can tell when an oil/fat has reached this point when you see smoke coming from the pan. You don't want an oil that has a low smoke-point because when it starts to break-down, it will impart a bitter/rancid taste to whatever food is frying in it. So stay away from Olive Oil altogether. Some good oils/fats to go with are Peanut Oil, Corn Oil, Canola or Crisco shortening. Peanut, Corn & Canola Oil are better for deep-frying and Crisco Shortening is best for pan frying.
Oh, and make sure you have a thermometer to help regulate your cooking temperature.
Good Luck and Happy Eating!
2006-12-26 04:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most restaurants use a solid fat like lard or Crisco that becomes liquid when heated, but you could use any oil. It should be at as high a temp as possible or about 375 F. Also if you are starting with a new batch of oil/grease you should put a very small amount of previously used oil in it as it will make the new oil brown the batter quicker. You should store the oil in a container in the frig if you are not using it daily (a coffee can is convenient) Don't believe all this unproven crap about cis and trans fats; at least until more research comes out, but fat is fat and it's best to moderate ones intake.
2006-12-26 04:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Canola, sorry you had such a nasty experience with it. The advantage to Canola is that it doesn't smoke or break down at high temperatures. You want to fry chicken at 375 fahrenheit. I would suggest that you get a deep frier with a thermostat control, they are not expensive and I get great results with mine. Happy Frying!
2006-12-26 06:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by muckrake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canola oil is the healthiest of the frying oils. You shouldn't fry chicken in olive oil, the frying temperature will scortch olive oil.
2006-12-26 03:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by brown_iyed_grrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to use the healthiest oil, but when doing alot of frying, especially deep frying, peanut oil is great. It produces great taste and even cooking. I do believe that most restaurants use vegetable oil.
2006-12-26 03:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by blonde4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
corn, vegetable oil, peanut oil.
hey you want good fried chicken. place a few pieces of raw onion in your grease and remove when dark brown. this keeps you chick from burning and adds flavor.
2006-12-26 03:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by REALLY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can choose to use any oil you wish. It is a good idea to use the healthiest available though.
2006-12-26 03:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by smoothie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All fruits are fruit and vegetables. A "vegetable" is a plant, any part of which can be used for food.
2017-03-10 04:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its herbed chicken or stir fry i normally use olive oil
if its deep fried then i use vegetable or corn oil
and if its a curry i mix corn oil with some clarified butter
2006-12-26 03:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by PeTiTe_Mummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋