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Flavor Lab: Why Fries Turn Crisp… or Greasy (Cooking Science)
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Flavor Lab Wednesday: Why Fries Turn Crisp… or Greasy
Oil, Steam & the Science of Frying | Unseen Cuisine
Welcome back to Flavor Lab Wednesday with Chef Riq — where we pause cooking and study what’s really happening in the pan.
On Monday, we covered how to fry potatoes. Today, we’re talking about why fries come out crisp… or greasy.
Frying is a battle between oil and water.
When steam escapes quickly, it pushes oil away, creating a crisp shell.
When steam gets trapped, oil moves in — and fries turn heavy.
You’ll learn:
• Why oil temperature controls steam release
• How surface moisture sabotages texture
• The sound difference between balanced frying and failing fries
• How can your hands feel the difference between crisp and greasy
Crisp isn’t created by oil.
It’s created by escape.
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