This can be an everyday problem, and it's not pleasant to get some stains on your clothes from a careless moment—especially if you weren't wearing an apron. But worse than that is being caught off guard by tiny drops of boiling oil. As you know, the pan's lid doesn’t always work as a perfect shield. To avoid this issue, there is a very simple method.
Hot oil starts to splatter because it comes into contact with water, either from moisture in the pan or in some foods. To prevent this, the best thing is to use a bit of salt. The salt will absorb any residual water or moisture from the pan.
If you introduce still-steaming or wet foods, it's likely the oil will react by splattering, even if you're cooking meat. In this case, consider using some flour and sprinkle it when the oil is at its maximum heat. Of course, drying the vegetables you want to fry beforehand helps significantly, as it's not recommended to fry them when they're not completely dry.
