Ever wonder why food just doesn't taste as good, no matter how great it looks ... Americans need to get off the deep-fried train. Everything, it seems, is breaded and fried these days.

When some fried foods are cooked at very high temperatures, they can increase your risk for heart disease and cancer.

With small changes, like using an air fryer instead of deep frying, we can enjoy our favorite meals—without sacrificing taste.

Editor’s note: In the Taste of Life series, cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their ... and “tonkatsu” (breaded deep-fried pork) for dinner on Friday.