Which technique involves coating foods with flour or breadcrumbs before frying?

• A. Dredging
• B. Bread Crusting
• C. Coating
• D. Breading

Answer: (A)

Dredging is the technique of creating a light, dry coating on the surface of food before frying. This usually means dusting with flour, and you can also use breadcrumbs in the outer layer. That thin coating helps moisture stay inside, promotes even browning, and gives the fried item a crisp crust. It’s different from breading, which typically involves dipping in egg and then applying breadcrumbs for a thicker crust, and it’s more specific than the general idea of simply coating. Because it targets coating with a dry ingredient like flour (and optionally breadcrumbs) before frying, it matches the description best.