Can aluminum foil be used to fry food?

Aluminum foil is not typically used for frying food due to its low melting point and the risk of it catching fire or breaking apart when exposed to high heat. Frying involves high temperatures that can exceed the melting point of aluminum, which is around 660掳C (1220掳F). Instead, aluminum foil is often used for wrapping or lining baking sheets to prevent food from sticking and to make cleanup easier. For frying, materials like stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick pans are more suitable as they can withstand the high heat without melting or degrading.