"Many agree that crinkling aluminum foil before cooking is the way to go. "I bought fish filets recently that recommended this trick and I haven't looked back. It works great," wrote one Reddit user. Another explained, "The crinkled foil not only keeps you from dirtying a pan but also catches excess oil in the low parts, keeping the food from getting soggy and improving airflow and crispness." You can't really beat a hack that cooks your food well and makes cleanup a breeze."
"You'll notice that your food doesn't stick nearly as much as it used to. That's because the texture created by crumpling up the aluminum foil creates air pockets for more even cooking and less surface area for the food to stick to. Now your food won't be impossible to lift up with a spatula when it's ready. It's easy, cheap, and there's really no downside to giving it a try."
Crumple a sheet of aluminum foil, then flatten it so the crinkles remain, spray with cooking oil, and place food without fully flattening the foil. The textured surface produces air pockets that promote more even cooking and reduce the contact area where food can stick. The low parts of the foil catch excess oil, preventing sogginess and helping crispness. The method keeps pans cleaner and makes food easier to lift with a spatula. Crinkled foil can also serve as a grill-cleaning ball or a scrubber for stubborn grime on dishes.
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