A more likely explanation for the lack of frying in the New World is the absence of metal pots and pans required for the high-heat frying.
(A more likely explanation for the lack of frying in the New World; is; the absence of metal pots and pans) (metal pots and pans; required; for the high-heat frying)
A more likely explanation for the lack of frying in the New World metal pots and pans
is required
the absence of metal pots and pans
for the high-heat frying