shallow frying

Partial oil immersion

Shallow frying is cooking food in a small amount of hot oil or fat—enough to come partway up the sides of the food but not submerge it.

Unlike deep frying, the food must be flipped to cook both sides: Shallow fry the cutlets until golden, then turn them over.

The technique works well for breaded items, fish fillets, and eggs.

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crispy texture · olive oil · cooking oil · oil · medium heat · caramelization · margarine · tongs · spatula · lard · eggs · sunny side up · fried · chicken breast · flip · breadcrumbs · flour · crispy

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oil depth/immersion

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Cooking in hot oil

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cooking method/medium

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Liquid vaporization temperature

steaming · poaching · baking · roasting · grilling

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G