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Why Your Fried Food Goes Soggy: The Science of Getting Crisp, and Staying That Way
Soggy fried food results from excess surface moisture, oil that isn't hot enough, or trapped steam, each with a specific scientific cause and solution. By understanding the role of steam in creating crispness and managing moisture and oil temperature, you can diagnose and fix frying failures.
Amara Okoro·October 27, 2026
