Ingredients for Deep-Frying

The aim of deep-frying is to seal food by immersing it in hot oil so that all the flavor and the juices are retained in a crisp crust. Many ingredients may be deep-fried. If they have a soft, rich texture that contrasts with the crispy outside (for example, scallops and eggplant), so much the better. Deep-fried fish, chicken and vegetables—especially potatoes—are particularly successful. A whole range of deep-fried savory croquettes and fritters are very popular, while fruit fritters and deep-fried pastries are favorite desserts the world over.