Who can resist fried foods that are crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside? Although fried foods may seem simple to make, achieving a crispy texture that lasts without feeling greasy takes the right balance of technique, temperature, and frying fat. Chef Mickey Gunawan shares professional kitchen insights: from flour coating composition and temperature control to choosing the right frying oil for both business and home needs.

According to Chef Mickey, great fried food starts with understanding what happens inside the fryer. When the coating meets hot oil, moisture escapes and creates the crunchy outer layer people enjoy. Keeping the oil temperature stable plays a big role in achieving the right texture and overall quality.

“If the oil temperature is too low, the oil tends to seep into the food, making the fried product feel heavy and greasy. On the other hand, if the temperature is too high, the outside will brown or burn quickly while the inside is not yet fully cooked,” he explains.

Beyond temperature control, Chef Mickey also points to the coating mixture as a key factor behind quality fried food. Small adjustments in flour composition can shape the final texture, appearance, and eating experience:

• Flour ratio: For stable results, use a mixture of 70–80% wheat flour and 20–30% starch. Wheat flour helps form the coating structure, while starch gives a crispier bite.
• Target texture: Different ratios can be used to achieve different textures, whether crisp and hearty or light and delicate.
• Double coating technique: A second coating layer helps build a thicker crust, making the outer texture more noticeable, and giving the food a fuller, more appetising appearance.

Even with the right coating, the frying process itself still plays a major role in the result. One common mistake that Chef Mickey often spots is removing fried foods from the oil too early. If the frying time is too short, too much moisture may remain in the coating. As a result, the food may look cooked when first lifted from the oil, but will lose its crispiness quickly as it cools.

To keep fried foods crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, there are several things to consider:

• Match the frying time and temperature to the ingredient. Thicker cuts require different handling compared with smaller or thinner ingredients.
• Conduct trial batches first to identify the most effective frying settings before scaling up.
• Ensure even cooking throughout. With the right settings, fried foods can stay crispy on the outside without becoming dry on the inside.

Beyond frying technique, the choice of frying oil also has a major influence on the result. In professional kitchens with high cooking volumes, solid frying oil or deep-frying fat is often preferred for its stronger heat stability. Compared with regular liquid oil, solid frying oil tends to be more resistant to heat degradation and does not burn easily when used repeatedly.

The advantages of solid frying oil for business needs include:

• More stable at high temperatures, making it suitable for repeated frying processes.
• Less likely to burn, especially when used in kitchens with high production intensity.
• Helps reduce oil absorption, so fried foods feel drier, lighter, and less greasy.
• More cost-efficient in the long run, as the oil maintains its quality longer and reduces the need for frequent oil replacement.

Developed for high-volume frying operations, our FILMA^® Goodfry Deep Frying Fat is a solid frying oil option for businesses looking to achieve stable frying performance during prolonged use. It also helps fried foods stay crispier, feel lighter, and absorb less excess oil.

Ultimately, great fried food relies on both recipe and process. From coating preparation and temperature stability to frying duration and oil selection, each step influences the final result. Combined with FILMA^® Goodfry Deep Frying Fat, these factors can help businesses produce fried foods with better texture, more consistent quality, and improved operational efficiency.

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