Somersize F1066SS manual Frito Misto, Chicken Kiev

Appetizers

FRITO MISTO

PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES - LEVEL ONE

Makes 6 servings

Frito Misto is Italian for a mixed fried plate of food. I think it’s a perfect appetizer for a weekend party or when your family gathers. A taste treat to please everyone!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Peanut or vegetable oil for frying

1 fennel bulb, sliced into ¼-inch pieces

½pound calamari, cleaned and cut into ½-inch rings

½pound halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 eggs, beaten

1cup Somersize Bake ’n Fry Mix

1cup grated Parmesan cheese

1recipe Spicy Cocktail Sauce (p. 26)

Preheat oil in the Somersize Electronic Deep Fryer to 320° F.

Blot fennel, calamari and halibut with paper towels. Set aside.

Place beaten eggs into a medium bowl. Mix Somersize Bake ’n Fry Mix and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.

Dip fennel first into egg, then into Bake ’n Fry mixture. Set aside on paper towels. Dip calamari and halibut first into egg, then into Bake ’n Fry mixture and set aside on paper towels.

Place ½ of the fennel into Frying Basket and lower into hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining fennel.

Place ½ of the calamari into Frying Basket and lower into hot oil. Fry for 3- 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining calamari.

Place ½ of the halibut into Frying Basket and lower into hot oil Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining halibut. Serve with Spicy Cocktail Sauce.

Entrees

CHICKEN KIEV

PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES - LEVEL ONE

Makes 4 servings

This classic Russian dish is perfect for Somersize entertaining. In the traditional version the chicken is wrapped around chilled herbed butter, but I love the extra flavor of Swiss cheese. Roll them a day in advance and chill, for an easy dinner party.

Prep time: 8 minutes

Cooking time: 6-7 minutes

Peanut or vegetable oil for frying

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4(1-inch cube) Swiss cheese cubes, about 4 tablespoons

2tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, chopped

4long, flat toothpicks

3large eggs, beaten

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oil in the Somersize Electronic Deep Fryer to 350° F.

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer or a small saucepan, pound chicken until it is ¼-inch thick. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place 1 cube of Swiss cheese in the center of each chicken breast. Sprinkle with chives or green onions. Fold two thinnest edges of chicken over cheese. Fold one long end over, then fold over other end to form a package. Secure with toothpicks. Dip chicken into egg then dredge in Parmesan cheese.

(Can be made a day in advance and chilled.)

Place chicken into Frying Basket and lower basket into hot oil. Fry chicken for 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through.

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