Yes, it's from the herb: Oregano oil is, as the name implies, oil from the oregano herb that is extracted by steam distillation. Or at least from an oregano herb â there are more than 40 varieties of the plant. According to Alive, the oil from Oreganum vulgare is believed to hold the most therapeutic benefit.
Fill the pot about halfway with oil and heat to 350 to 375 degrees. When you add the chicken, the temperature will drop. Keep it at 300 to 325 degrees while the chicken fries.
Turn the deep fryer on and heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Donât let it get too much warmer: The BCCDC states that frying oils should not exceed 355 degrees F. If your deep fryer has a frying basket, remove it and place a handful of cut potatoes into the basket. Otherwise, place sliced potatoes into a metal skimmer. Slowly lower the basket or skimmer into the hot oil. Be sure to use an oven mitt to protect yourself from the hot oil.