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My #1 Tip for Battered Fried Food
My #1 Tip for Battered Fried Food
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Elevate your fried food game instantly with this professional chef's simple yet transformative tip: always drain battered, fried foods on a wire rack over paper towels—never directly on paper towels. This critical technique prevents the dreaded soggy bottom that occurs when steam gets trapped, ensuring your fried creations maintain their perfect crispness from edge to edge. This small adjustment makes a remarkable difference in texture for everything from tempura to fried chicken, delivering restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
Battered and fried food.
Directions
Drain on a wire rack above paper towels!
Servings\Yield
Serves a greater purpose
💬 Uncle Dave says...

So many times I have seen - and done - the placing of battered fried food on paper towels to "drain".
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
All this does is make the bottom of the fried food gummy.
Battered and fried food should be drained on a wire rack over paper towels.

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My #1 Tip for Battered Fried Food was added on September 28, 2021 and last updated on January 15, 2026.
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