Fried foods are high in sodium and saturated fats, which can promote plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Better alternatives include air-frying or oven-baking commonly fried foods. Here are some ideas for you:
- French fries → air-fried potato strips or oven-baked potato wedges
- Deep-fried chicken → air-fried or oven-baked chicken
- Fried dumplings → air-fried, pan-fried, or boiled dumplings
- Onion rings → oven-baked onion rings
- Deep-fried falafel → air-fried or oven-baked falafel
- Fried crab cakes → air-fried or oven-baked crab cakes
- Fried fish → pan-fried or oven-baked fish