油切(あぶらき)り

あぶらきり
noun
draining oil; oil draining rack
cookingfood
1. draining excess oil from fried foods
the process of removing excess oil from deep-fried or pan-fried foods
揚(あ)げ物(もの)の油切(あぶらき)りをする。
Drain the oil from the fried food.
天(てん)ぷらは油切(あぶらき)りをしっかりすると美味(おい)しい。
Tempura is delicious when you drain the oil properly.
油切(あぶらき)りが足(た)りないと油(あぶら)っぽくなる。
If you don't drain enough oil, it becomes greasy.
2. oil draining rack or paper
a rack, paper, or other tool used to drain oil from fried foods
油切(あぶらき)り用(よう)のペーパーを敷(し)く。
Lay out paper for draining oil.
油切(あぶらき)りバットに並(なら)べる。
Arrange them on the oil draining tray.
油切(あぶらき)りには新聞紙(しんぶんし)も使(つか)える。
You can also use newspaper for draining oil.

Cooking technique

油切(あぶらき)り is essential for fried foods in Japanese cooking to achieve the desired crispy texture without excess grease.

Methods

Common items

  • 油切(あぶらき)りバット - oil draining tray with rack
  • 油切(あぶらき)りペーパー - oil-absorbing paper
  • キッチンペーパー - kitchen paper towels

Importance

Proper 油切(あぶらき)り:

  • Keeps fried foods crispy
  • Reduces oiliness
  • Makes food lighter and more digestible

Related words

Related Words

Related: 水切(みずき)り (draining water)
Related: 揚(あ)げ物(もの) (fried foods)
Related: 天(てん)ぷら (tempura)
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Added 2026.1.27 20:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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