In article >,
"Julie Bove" > wrote:

> "Filip Houdek" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Instead of frying any given food, if I were to spray with a light
> > coating of oil and
> > then bake in an oven or convection oven, would this produce a result
> > similar to frying? I am trying to find a lower-fat alternative to
> > frying which would produce a similar result. Any item, could be
> > french
> > fries, chicken, etc.
> > thanks
>
> Pretty much the same, yes.

I disagree. When frying, heat is transferred far more efficiently than
when baking. How long can you hold your bare hand in a 375 degree oven?
How long can you hold it in 375 degree oil?

Isaac