Let’s talk about peanut oil or canola oil. They have high smoke points. No weird flavors.
Whatever you use, don’t test the boundaries. If the oil starts smoking, you’ve gone too far. That’s not a Hail Mary moment. That’s a "call the fire department" moment.
Smoking oil means it’s breaking down. Bad flavor. Bitter tenders. You don’t want that.
Let Them Rest, You Monster
You’ve nailed the temp. The tenders are golden. You’re a hero. Now don’t pile them on a plate like a Jenga tower.
Set them on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Or on paper towels. Let the excess oil drip off.
If you stack them, steam happens. Steam kills crunch. It’s a tragedy. Are you going to be the reason a tender weeps?
