Why does Mazola® oil spatter during frying?
When droplets of water or food juices are released during cooking, they mix with the oil and make it “pop” and spatter. For greater safety, reduce spattering by patting food pieces (such as strips of potatoes for French fries) as dry as possible before adding to the hot oil. Or, coat pieces of food with flour or breadcrumbs to make the surface as dry as possible. Never cover the pan when frying.
