FRYING GUIDE
The frying times given in the chart are only a guide and should be adjusted accordingly to the quantity of food being fried.
Food | Quantity | Temperature | Estimated Time |
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| °F |
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Shrimp | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 265°F | |
Onion Rings | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 285°F | |
Mushrooms | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 285°F | |
Whole Fish | 2 pieces | 375°F | |
Fish Fillet | 300°F | ||
Fried Chicken | 350°F | ||
Hot Wings | 1.5lbs (0.68kgs) | 375°F | |
Chicken Nuggets | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 375°F | |
Chicken Strips | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 360°F | |
Steak | 1lb (0.45kgs) | 340°F | |
French Fries (1st time) | 2lbs (0.91kgs) | 375°F | |
French Fries (2nd time) | 2lbs (0.91kgs) | 375°F |
*French Fries being fried a 2nd time will be lighter and crispier.
WARNING 
•NEVER place frozen or icy meat in oil. Use extreme caution when cooking frozen foods. Never fill oil past max fill line or exceed maximum amount of food in basket. Spill over can cause serious injury. Slowly lower basket into hot oil and cover with lid. Always wear protective gloves or mitts.
•When using drain hook on basket, make sure that basket is firmly in place on rim of pot before releasing handle so basket will not fall back into hot oil causing personal injury.
BATTER VARIETIES
The following are a few quick recipes for different kinds of batter to use with a variety of foods.
EGG BATTER:
Combine 2 egg yolks, 3/4 cup of flour, 11
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of milk. Mix thoroughly. Add more milk if desired to adjust the density of the mixture. When ready to fry, dip desired food into the batter and follow the directions for frying.
EGG COATING:
Combine 2 whole eggs with 11
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. When ready to fry, dip desired food into the mixture and follow the directions for frying.
EXTRA CRISPY COATING:
Beat together 1/2 cup milk and 1 whole egg in a small mixing bowl. In a separate bowl mix together
1/2 cup of flour and your favorite seasonings such as salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, etc. When ready to fry, dip desired food into the wet mixture first, then dip into the dry flour mixture and follow the directions for frying.
BREAD CRUMB COATING:
Beat together 11
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 2 egg yolks in a small mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of flour plus any of your favorite seasonings such as salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, etc. When ready to fry, dip desired food into the wet mixture first, then dip into the dry bread crumb mixture and follow the directions for frying.
TIPS FOR FRYING FOOD WITH BATTER COATING
•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.
•If you wish to use the basket when frying foods coated with batter, it is recommended to lower the basket when frying 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 oil to fry each side.
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