Overview

• Oliver’s method uses an olive oil spray bottle to uniformly mist ingredients, enhancing browning while cutting oil use.
• Knop recommends high smoke-point oils such as rapeseed, sunflower or peanut oil to prevent bitterness and maintain flavor at high temperatures.
• Preheating the fryer, spacing foods to allow rapid air circulation and shaking or turning ingredients during cooking ensures even, consistent crisping.
• Delicate items like vegetables should be cooked without oil initially and then lightly misted near the end to preserve both crunch and texture.
• Oil sprayers can also dispense water or vinegar to fine-tune flavor without adding extra fat.