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The Vegetable That Might Help You Avoid Burning Food On The Stove By Laura Christine Allan Oct. 19, 2025 11:00 pm EST

Maintaining oil temperature and keeping food from burning while deep-frying is tricky. Certain dishes, like latkes, require a special touch that's learned over time, but even then, hot oil can be fickle. If you're seeking a nice, golden fry without dirtying your oil with burnt particles, you might want to try this old-school hack. The secret ingredient is something you might currently have in your vegetable drawer: a carrot.

Just add a whole, unpeeled carrot to heated oil and let it sit there while you cook your french fries, breaded fish, or tempura veggies. Your oil will stay clean and clear longer, and its temperature won't fluctuate as muc

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