Frying can be messy for sure, but I grew up in the south of the USA, fried chicken, fried potatoes, fried ham (salt cured) fried salmon croquettes (hated those when mama made them, and to this day I can't stand the smell of salmon cooking) and even fried bologna were staples
Now, I only fry frozen french fries, occasionally Okra. I don't consider using my cast iron grill pan for steaks and pork chops frying, but maybe it is, and it too can be messy. I ain't giving that up for sure.
Great post @iamjadeline Good Luck with the gluten free thing. I am SO happy I don't have to worry about that