Healthy Frying? You Bet!

Love fried food, but not the consequences? Good news. Not all oils are unhealthy, and there are methods of frying that result in less fat and fewer calories. Read on, and learn the secrets to healthier frying.

What oil should you use for frying? Live Fit blog helps you choose.

Eating Well recommends an oven-fry instead of deep-frying. They coat the food in a light breading, spray it with a heart healthy oil, and bake it on a rack. The exterior crisps while the inside remains moist. Best of all, this method requires very little oil.

Some research shows that pan frying is less healthy than deep frying, as it produces more carcinogens. Again, they type of oil matters, as does the food you are frying.

Proper frying methods matter, too. Make sure your heart healthy oil is hot enough, but not too hot that it scorches the food. Fry your food for the proper amount of time, and then place on paper towels for several minutes to drain off the excess oil.