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How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears

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While a thermometer will tell you if oil is hot enough for frying, scientists say the sound a wet chopstick makes when dipped into the oil will, too. (Getty Images)
While a thermometer will tell you if oil is hot enough for frying, scientists say the sound a wet chopstick makes when dipped into the oil will, too. (Getty Images)

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