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New Method Makes Healthier, Crispier French Fries Possible

4/8/2026

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Lead researcher Pawan Singh Takhar of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a method to make French fries healthier without sacrificing taste.
They fuse traditional frying with microwave heating to reduce oil absorption.
Takhar noted that microwaves heat food from the inside out, which helps lower oil penetration.
Tests show the method preserves crispiness while reducing fat content and could integrate into existing industrial fryers.

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Lead researcher Pawan Singh Takhar of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a method to make French fries healthier without sacrificing taste.
They fuse traditional frying with microwave heating to reduce oil absorption.
Takhar noted that microwaves heat food from the inside out, which helps lower oil penetration.
Tests show the method preserves crispiness while reducing fat content and could integrate into existing industrial fryers.