Frying Timetable
The following times are approximate and based on the maximum recommended amounts of food. Fill the basket no more than 2⁄3 full.
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Cheese, frozen nuggets | 6 cups | 375° | 4 to 5 minutes |
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Chicken |
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Frozen, nuggets | 6 cups | 375° | 4 to 5 minutes |
Raw, serving size pieces, bat- | 4 to 5 pieces | 375° | 13 to 18 minutes |
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Donuts* (fry without the | 3 to 4 | 375° | 2 to 3 minutes |
Egg Rolls, frozen | 3 to 4 | 375° | 5 to 6 minutes |
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Fish |
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Frozen, battered | 3 to 4 pieces | 375° | 7 to 8 minutes |
Raw, battered | 3 to 4 pieces | 375° | 3 to 4 minutes |
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Onion rings |
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Frozen, battered | 6 cups | 375° | 7 to 8 minutes |
Raw, battered* | 3 to 4 large pieces | 375° | 11⁄2 to 21⁄2 minutes |
Potatoes |
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Frozen french fries | 6 cups | 375° | 14 to 16 minutes |
Raw fries (see instructions | 6 cups | 340° | 6 to 7 minutes |
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Shrimp |
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Frozen, battered | 6 cups | 375° | 5 to 7 minutes |
Raw, battered | 6 cups | 340° | 3 to 5 minutes |
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Vegetables, raw, battered* | 5 to 6 pieces | 340° | 1 to 3 minutes |
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*These foods are best when fried in small quantities.
Recipes
Raw French Fries (Double Fry Method)
Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Fry at 340° for 6 to 7 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. Just before serving, fry potatoes at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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| Crispy Coating |
1⁄2 | cup milk | Flour |
1 | egg, beaten | Salt and Pepper |
Beat milk and egg together. Combine flour and seasonings. Dip food into
Beer Batter
11⁄2 cups flour | 11⁄2 cups beer |
Thoroughly combine flour and beer in a large bowl. Cover and allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or longer. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on this page. For best results, fry beer battered foods without the frying basket.
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1 | cup flour | 2 | eggs, beaten |
11⁄2 | teaspoons baking powder | 1⁄2 | cup milk |
1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
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Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs and milk. Stir batter until smooth. If a thinner batter is desired, add more milk. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 6. For best results, fry milk battered foods without the frying basket.
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