Healthy fried food is not an oxymoron. Everyone likes something crispy, crunchy golden brown
Proper frying can seal in all the tasty and nutritional goodness. Proper frying means a healhy choice in oils. (Put down the lard.) It also means frying at 375 and frying in batches so the oil temperature does not drop to low.
Drain on a rack rather then on paper towels so the crispy, crunchy golden brown item isn't sitting in grease.
If you follow these tops the right temperature and don't crowd the pot -you can enjoy fried food (in moderation of course.)
A favorite in many cultures is fried cauliflower. Some people coat it in a batter or uses breadcrumbs but neither are really necessary. Simply divide the cauliflower into bitesize florettes and par boil them -drain and dry well and then pop them into the fat. They are great hot or cold.
They are popular in many Middle Eastern countries served with a tahini dipping sauce.
Get over your fear of frying!
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