Deep Frying: Safely immersing and lifting individual portions of food like french fries, chicken nuggets, or onion rings out of hot oil.Boiling & Blanching: Portions of pasta, noodles, or dumplings can be cooked directly inside the basket and pulled straight out of boiling water to drain instantly.Appetizer Serving: It is also commonly used as a trendy, rustic serving basket lined with paper to present snacks directly to guests at restaurants or bars.