Drain fried food on paper towel to remove excess oil
After frying, place food on paper towel briefly to wick away surface oil.
Transfer fried fish to paper towel right after it comes out of the fryer. Let it drain before serving.
The short version
- Drain immediately after frying
What you need
- paper towel
What goes wrong
Serving straight from oil without draining
Rest briefly on paper towel first
Why it works
Paper towel absorbs surface oil, keeping the crust cleaner and less greasy.
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