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properly crispy.
Fish and chips, fried chicken, fritters, doughnuts. Big-hearted frying recipes and straight-talking technique for the good stuff.
Deep-fried and
worth the fuss.
Quick vegetable tempura
A light batter and small batches keep vegetables delicate, not heavy.
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Pub-style fish and chips
Bubbly beer batter, thick chips, and the sort of crunch you can hear.
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Craggy buttermilk fried chicken
A peppery, shaggy crust with crisp little ridges in every bite.
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Deep frying
without the drama.
A sturdy pot, a thermometer and a bit of headroom make all the difference. Learn how to hold the heat, lower food carefully and get that shattering crust.
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Lacy-edge fried eggs
A hot pan, a little oil, and the most satisfying golden fringe.
Crispy smashed potatoes
Craggy edges, soft centers, and plenty of room for salt.
Golden chicken cutlets
Thin, even cutlets with a crisp crumb that stays put.
Crispy chili tofu
A simple, deeply crisp base for a fast savory-sweet glaze.
More crunch.
More gravy.
More please.
We’re here for the golden bits, the crispy bits, and the extra one you nick straight off the rack. Learn the small moves that make the big, messy, glorious plate come out right.
Learn the frying basics ↗Get the knack.
Start here: the frying fundamentals
The four habits that make frying feel predictable.
Pan, shallow, or deep: which fry?
Pick the simplest method that gives your food the texture you want.
How to choose a frying oil
Think flavor, heat, and the job in front of you—not a magic “best” bottle.
Why fried food turns soggy
Diagnose the crunch-killers before the next batch.