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Water boils and if it cooks too long evaporates ( science) into a gas. It is not flammable. Oil on the other hand is flammable and will "fry" what-ever is put into it. Anything can cook in water ( vegetables, meats, fruit) but it is boiled.

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It is better to use vegetable oil because all of the grease in animal fat is unhealthy so if you are trying to get healthier then try vegetable oil not animal fat.

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because frying in water would be boiling, not frying...

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because of its/oil's high heat capacity.

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Q: Why is it better to use vegetable oil rather than animal fat for frying food?
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