Why does boiling something in water make it soft but “boiling” something in oil make it crispy?

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What causes frying something to be crispy as opposed to boiling it?

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Oil has a much higher boiling point than water. When you drop food in hot oil, the water in the food boils, turns to steam, and leaves, leaving behind crispiness.

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