"Is Frying Possible in Space?" Topic

"French fries are a very popular food commodity across many cultural backgrounds on Earth and as such they may be appreciated by long-term space travelers. The process of frying in hot oil is associated with complex heat and mass transfer along with the growth and detachment of water vapor bubbles. These phenomena are strongly affected by buoyancy and gravitational acceleration making the study of frying at space conditions a challenging task. In their new work, scientists from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki examined potato frying in hot oil during the short duration low gravity conditions achieved in ESA's parabolic flight campaigns…"

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Armand

Wouldn't frying be dangerous in weightless conditions?

You could Air Fry:
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(Then you wouldn't have to haul oil around-or dump dirty oil!)
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The air fryer is essentially an amped-up countertop convection oven—it doesn't actually fry your food. Patented by Philips Electronics Company, the small appliance claims to mimic the results of deep-frying with nothing more than hot air and little or no oil.

This gadget has surged in popularity over the last few years—nearly 40% of U.S. homes had one as of July 2020, according to the market research firm NPD Group. There are all kinds of things you can air-fry—from frozen chicken wings and homemade french fries to roasted vegetables and fresh-baked cookies.

Thanks!

Armand