Deep-fried food deserves its own altar in the pantheon of comfort foods. When done just right, it’s got it all: A satisfying crunch that gives way to tender, flavorful goodness within. It might not be ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Skillets have low walls, which means oil spatters everywhere," Groth said. "It often leaves the stovetop a complete mess." Those oil spatters ...

This method gets our full Test Kitchen approval. We’ll be honest—sometimes seeing "deep-fry" in a recipe is enough to make us close the cookbook. It’s not that we don’t love the end results. It’s just ...