Video: Craving fried food? Bake instead! By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details When you deep-fry potatoes, fish and chicken, each tablespoon of oil that you use adds more than 100 calories. Luckily, it's not necessary to fry foods to get a crispy, crunchy texture. See how to make crab cakes, coconut shrimp and squash fries in your oven. Use the same technique to lighten up other fried favorites, such as eggplant and chicken. Show transcript Craving fried food? Bake instead! Lighten up your favorite fried foods by using your oven instead of your frying pan. Crab cakes Add 16 ounces crab meat Add 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise Add 2 egg whites Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice Add 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Add 2 teaspoons fresh dill Add 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Add 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs Bake 20 minutes at 350 F Butternut squash fries Cut 1 butternut squash into sticks Add 1 tablespoon olive oil Add 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme) Add 1/2 teaspoon salt Bake 15 to 25 minutes at 425 F Coconut shrimp Add 1/4 cup sweetened coconut Add 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Add 1/2 teaspoon salt Process until smooth Place 1/2 cup coconut milk in another small bowl Coat shrimp in coconut milk and panko mixture Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 375 F Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.Ready to get cooking? Find more recipes and other healthy-living insights in the Mayo Clinic App. VID-20302992