Many people tend to associate deep-fried food with American culture. Take state fairs, for example, what would they be without deep-fried Twinkies, or a greasy funnel cake doused in powdered sugar?

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Deep fried food gets a bad rap. The image of a plate of fried chicken swimming in fat or a flabby portion of undercooked fish can put even the most enthusiastic cook -- not to mention, eater -- off.

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Whether you’re deep-frying onion rings or pan-frying cutlets, frying at home can be intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and ...