Question: is vinegar has bad effect on fried oil?
By: zinab
Published: July 17, 2010

I soaked eggplant slices in vinegar before fried in sunflower or cotton seeds oils, is there any bad effect on fried oils or health ?

Answers:
Chris Paulk

Since they deep fry everything including pickles at county fairs- it probably won't kill you. That being said, you'll want to be careful to drain the eggplant first, too much vinegar will have the same "splatter effect" that oil and water do. As far as health goes- rule of thumb with fried foods, is to eat them in moderation. If you are concerned about eating eggplant in a healthier way, you can salt and lightly brush the eggplant with a little olive oil or sunflower oil and roast your eggplant in the oven. If you want them crispy, soak them in a little milk and lemon or vinegar, them coat with panko crumbs and pan roast them or roast them in the oven (turning once) in a pan coated lightly with a little good oil.
Euclydes Antoni...

On heating at lower temperatures (below 400 oC) acetic acid (vinager) is usually converted to carbon dioxide and water.  At mild temperatures (between 40--75 oC) it constitutes a nice treatment for inactivating Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium and other harmful microorganisms.