spray oil and bake = fry?

May 12, 2011 4 Replies

Instead of frying, if I were to spray with a light coating of oil and then bake in an oven or convection oven, would this produce a result similar to frying? I am trying to find a lower-fat alternative to frying which would produce a similar result. Any item, could be french fries, chicken, etc. thanks


"Similar" maybe -- depending on how picky you are. Frying makes use of the very high heat transfer capability of a liquid (the oil), which baking, which transfers heat through air, can't begin to match.

Isaac

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