Why Peanut Oil?

by Cassandra
(Wyoming)

Just curious,I've looked at quite a few recipes for southern fried chicken and they all call for peanut oil.

Why is peanut oil preferable as opposed to vegetable and or canola?

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Aug 01, 2013
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by: Anonymous

Cooking in peanut oil is stupid. Many people are allergic to any form of peanuts and it can be deadly.
Nov 25, 2009
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by: Anonymous

When compared to vegetable oil, peanut oil allows you to fry your chicken at higher temperatures.

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