Why does adding water to boiling oil cause an explosion but nothing happens when adding oil to boiling water?

Question

Why does adding water to boiling oil cause an explosion but nothing happens when adding oil to boiling water?

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Answer 1

Its because the oil is much hotter, generally around 350°F for your avergae frier. The boiling point for water is 212°F.

Because water is heavier (more dense, sinks below oil) it will go under, and as it begins to boil, the blobs or water become air pockets that rise and burst