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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier

ScienceDailyWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
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A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb. Researchers propose combining microwave heating, which keeps oil out, with conventional frying, which provides the crunch consumers expect.

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A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb. Researchers propose combining microwave heating, which keeps oil out, with conventional frying, which provides the crunch consumers expect.

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