90% of women don’t know this trick: Add this one thing to the pan and you can fry “everything” without worrying about oil splattering!

When frying food, the biggest fear for many women is hot oil splashing everywhere and causing painful burns. Don’t worry—just add this simple powder to the pan, and you can fry almost anything without oil splatter.

Fried foods are always irresistibly appealing thanks to their rich aroma and crispy texture. However, when preparing fried dishes, oil often splashes all over the place. This is not only annoying but also dangerous, as hot oil can burn the skin and leave the kitchen greasy and dirty.

Many home cooks have tried countless methods to reduce oil splatter—lowering the heat, covering the pan with a lid, or parboiling food before frying—but with little success.

Today, the Delicious Eating section shares an extremely effective tip that works instantly, allowing you to fry freely without fear of oil splashing. The secret is adding a small amount of cornstarch (or other starches such as flour or tapioca starch).

How to prevent oil splatter when frying

• Add ½ tablespoon of cornstarch to the cooking oil before turning on the heat, and stir well to dissolve the starch (increase the amount slightly if using more oil).

• Next, wait until the oil starts to heat up, then add the food and fry over medium heat. Once cornstarch is added, even slightly wet ingredients will not cause oil to splatter.

Additional tips to avoid oil splashing while frying

Pan choice:

A non-stick pan plays an important role in making food easier to flip and reducing burning. A pan with sides at least 5 cm high helps prevent oil from splashing out.

When washing the pan, avoid using metal scrubbers, as they can damage the non-stick coating. If food sticks to the pan, pour in hot water and soak for 15–20 minutes, then clean with a soft cloth.

Don’t forget to heat the pan before adding oil. This small step helps prevent food from sticking.

Food preparation:
Always let food drain thoroughly before frying. Water and oil do not mix, and moisture causes hot oil to splatter violently. Avoid frying vegetables right after washing or frozen foods that still contain excess water.

Oil temperature:
Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the food.

This simple kitchen tip helps make cooking safer and more relaxed. If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a go—you’ll definitely enjoy frying food much more.

Wishing everyone success with this oil-splatter prevention trick!