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DeeP fRYInG GUIDe – Prepared foods
Prepared foods listed in this chart are breaded and cooked
prior to packaging. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods
directly from package into preheated oil. If there are frozen ice
granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper towel
and pat dry.
Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times. Best results are
obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size of
pieces is uniform. Check deep-fried foods at the shortest times
given; deep fry until heated through.
low heat 325°f
Onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6 min.
Medium heat 350°f
Chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ - 6 min.
Chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4 min.
Chicken pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 8 min.
Small mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2½ - 3 min.
Medium shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2½ min.
Small shrimp pops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 min.
High heat 375°f
Large or fantail shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 min.
Mozzarella sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 min.
Halibut fish fillets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3½ min.
Halibut fish balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 min.
