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The 8 pages that link to Batter, each with the reason it gives.
Deep fryingRelated: Batter forms a protective, crisp layer around ingredients during frying.
Pan fryingRelated: A batter coating can protect food and form a browned exterior in the pan.
Chicken nuggetRelated: A wet batter can help crumbs adhere to chicken before frying.
Onion ringRelated: A wet batter forms a continuous coating around onion slices before frying.