PRACTICAL ADVICE
USEFUL FRYING TIPS:
• We do not recommend to mix different oils, or old and new oil together.
• Pieces of food should be equal in size and thickness to ensure that they cook evenly.
• Thicker french fries or chicken pieces will take longer to cook.
• Damp food, such as fresh french fries or vegetables must be dried thoroughly before
frying for crispier results.
• Remove any loose ice from frozen foods before frying to avoid overflows.
• Always wait for the temperature ready light to go out before lowering the basket into
the oil.
• Add salt and pepper after frying, when food has been removed from the fryer.
FROZEN FOODS
• Not all frozen foods are ready to fry : non-breaded fish fillets and whole fish, must be
thoroughly thawed first, then can be prepared in the same manner as fresh food.
• Pre-cooked potato chips, fish croquettes,breaded fish fillets...etc. do not need to be
thawed first.
• When frying frozen food, use a smaller quantity than when frying fresh food (not more
than 3/4 of basket capacity, i.e. 900 g/2 lbs.)
• Use the special frozen food position (***) on the thermostat. If solid shortening is used,
set the thermostat to 180°C/356°F.
• Shake frozen foods well to remove any small pieces of ice before placing in the frying
basket.
F
RESH FOOD
Q
UANTITY
T
EMPÉRATURE
C
OOKING TIME
Fresh cut french fries1
1,250 g
2.7 lbs
190°C/374°F
16-17 min.
Fresh cut french fries2
670 g
1.5 lbs
190°C/374°F
8-9 min.
Fish fillets* (4)
400 g
14 oz
160°C/320°F
5-6 min.
Chicken quarters* (8)
1 kg
2.2 lbs
180°C/356°F
18-20 min.
Fish fingers* (12/15)
240/300 g
8/10 oz
160°C/320°F
5-6 min.
Shrimp* (12)
240 g
1/2 lb
160°C/320°F
3-4 min.
Fried mushrooms
400 g
14 oz
150°C/302°F
10-12 min.
Fried zucchini** (12/15)
230/250 g
1/2 lb
170°C/338°F
10-12 min.
Onions rings** (10/12)
180/200 g
7 oz
170°C/338°F
5-7 min.
Apple beignets** (8/9)
240/280 g
8/10 oz
170°C/338°F
6-7 min.
Doughnuts (8/9)
250/280 g
9/10 oz
170°C/338°F
5-7 min.
F
ROZEN FOOD
Frozen french fries1
900 g
2 lbs
190°C/374°F
12-14 min.
Frozen french fries2
500 g
1.1 lb
190°C/374°F
6-7 min.
Frozen fish fillets (4)
350 g
3/4 lb
190°C/374°F
7-8 min.
Frozen fish sticks* (12)
300 g
10 oz
190°C/374°F
5-6 min.
Frozen shrimp** (15)
350 g
3/4 lb
190°C/374°F
4-5 min.
1 Maximum limit for food capacity.
2 Optimum food capacity for best results.
* Coating with breadcrumbs : first dip pieces in flour and then in egg mixture
before rolling in breadcrumbs.
** Frying batter
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