How to Avoid Freezer Burn: A Guide to Saving Your Frozen Food

How to Avoid Freezer Burn: A Guide to Saving Your Frozen Food We’ve all been there—staring into the freezer, hoping to pull out a tasty meal, only to discover that the chicken breasts are covered in weird ice crystals. Enter freezer burn. It's like your food went on a vacation to Antarctica and came back looking sad and shriveled. But don’t worry! Avoiding freezer burn doesn’t have to be rocket science. Let’s break it down so your frozen food can stay fresh and delicious. What Is Freezer Burn Anyway? First things first—what exactly is freezer burn? It happens when food is exposed to air inside the freezer, causing dehydration and oxidation. The result? A dry, leathery surface with ice crystals that make your food taste bland or, frankly, pretty awful. It’s not harmful to eat (unless you’ve got a thing for ice chips), but it sure won’t win any awards for flavor.