Frying Tips
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• Food will cook well once the proper oil temperature is achieved (within apx. 10
minutes). Be sure to check the oil temperature before placing the fry basket into
the unit. The adjustable temperature control is clearly marked and easy to follow.
• When you fry several different kinds of food, always fry the food that uses
the lowest temperature setting first.
• Do not mix different types of oil for frying.
• Frying already pre-cooked foods may take less time to fry than completely
raw food.
• If you wish to fry frozen foods, it is highly recommended to remove any ice
build-up before frying. Ice or water can cause splattering of oil.
• You may use oil more than once. It is recommended that you filter used oil
before reusing.
•
It is recommended to replace the oil after every 10-15 uses; or earlier if
the oil becomes brown and thick.
• Make sure food is always sliced thinly and evenly. This helps the food to be
fried evenly.
• Shake off any excess flour or bread crumb coating to prevent any clumps
from forming when frying.
• Frying already pre-cooked foods may take less time to fry than completely
raw food.
• If you wish to use the basket when frying foods coated with batter, it is
recommended to lower the basket into the hot oil first and then gently and
carefully place battered foods into the oil directly. This will prevent the batter
from catching and sticking to the wiring of the basket.
• Never fill the basket more than
2
⁄
3
full. In order to cook evenly, the food needs
space for even frying on all sides.
Battered Food Frying Tips
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*French Fries being fried a 2nd time will be lighter and crispier.
The frying times given in the chart are only a guide and
should be adjusted according to the quantity of food being fried.
Frying Guide & Hints
FOOD
Shrimp
Onion
Mushrooms
Fish Fillet
Fish in Batter
Fish Sticks
Sliced Meat
Steak
Chicken Strips
French Fry - 1st
French Fry - 2nd
TEMP.° F
285°
285°
285°
300°
300°
300°
340°
340°
360°
375°
375°
WEIGHT(oz)
8
5
10.5
8
14
14
14
14
18
18
8
EST. TIME
3-5 minutes
3-4 minutes
6-8 minutes
5-6 minutes
6-8 minutes
6-8 minutes
7-10 minutes
7-10 minutes
7-10 minutes
6-10 minutes
3-5 minutes
HINTS:
1. Pre-fried (food dipped in batter/coating) requires a higher temperature than raw
food in order to have a crisp coating.
Pre-cooked food that does not have a batter/coating does not require a
higher temperature.
2. When frying dough-like food, scrape off excess dough and carefully place pieces
into oil.
3. Pat uncooked food dry to remove excess moisture and avoid oil splatter.
4. Rely on frying times found on food packaging or in recipe/cookbook.
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