Breaded foods are covered in a coating of breadcrumbs. First of all, the food is generally coated in flour, then dipped in whipped and seasoned egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. Breaded foods are cooked in plenty of fat. It is best to use fats that can be heated to high temperatures, such as oil or resolidified butter. Breading has the advantage that the ingredients retain their juices. They also stay tender inside but are crispy on the outside.