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Handling Oil after Frying
After frying foods, allow the oil to cool. To strain oil for reuse, place a funnel into the original oil container or other airtight container
andlinethefunnelwithalteroradoublethicknessofcheesecloth.Slowlypourtheoilintofunnel.Storetheoilinacool,darkarea.
The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the type of oil used and the food that is fried in it. For example, the oil will
needtobereplacedmoreoftenifshorfoodcoatedwithbreadorcrackercrumbsisfriedfrequently.Replacetheoilifitisdarkin
color, has an unpleasant odor, smokes when heated, or foams excessively during frying.
How to Fry
1. Place the deep fryer on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from the wall and the edge of the surface. Do not let the cord hang
or drape over the edge of the counter or table within reach of children. Remove the cover from the deep fryer.
NOTICE: To prevent possible heat damage to your countertop, place a heat-resistant counter protector, such as aluminum foil,
under the deep fryer, taking care not to place the foil under the legs.
2. Fill the deep fryer with vegetable oil up to the oil level line, which is located on the inside of the unit. Never use more than 11,
8-ounce cups of vegetable oil.
3. Plug cord into a 120VAC wall outlet only. Set the heat control to 400° and preheat 25 minutes. Leave heat control at 400° for
frying.
4. While the oil is preheating, prepare the food for frying. Remove any excess moisture by patting dry with paper towels. Moist
foodscauseexcessfoamingandspattering.Placethebasketonthecountertop.Thebasketcanbelledtotherimformostfoods.
CAUTION!Forhomemadefries,onlyllthebasket½full.Overllingcanresultintheoilboilingover,whichmaycauseburnsor
damage to the appliance.
5. Once the oil has preheated, slowly lower the basket into the oil and fry food until golden brown. If the oil starts to boil up too
quickly, lift the basket out of the oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat as necessary until the basket is completely
lowered into the deep fryer.
WARNING! To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot oil.
6. When the frying time has elapsed, make sure the food is golden brown. Then lift the basket and hook it onto the deep fryer rim to
allow the oil to drain from the food.
7. Allow the oil to cool completely before straining or before moving or cleaning the appliance.
Type of Food Frying Time Type of Food Frying Time
Chicken, raw, breaded 13–18 minutes French fries, homemade (see recipe below) 10–12 minutes
Fish, raw, battered or breaded 3–4 minutes Onion rings, frozen 3–4 minutes
Fish, frozen 7–8 minutes Onion rings, raw, battered 1½–2½ minutes
French fries, frozen 17–20 minutes Shrimp, raw, breaded or battered 3–5 minutes
Recipes
Homemade French Fries (Double Fry Method)
Peel medium potatoes, if desired, and cut into ¼- to ½-inch thick strips. Place into a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak
potato strips 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
Because uncooked potatoes contain a high percentage of moisture, extreme care must be used when deep frying. Thoroughly dry
potatostripsbeforedeepfrying.Fillbasketonly½full.Slowlylowerlledbasketintooil.Donotusecover.
If oil starts to boil up too quickly, lift basket out of oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat as necessary until basket is
completely lowered into deep fryer.
Fry 3 to 4 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 400° for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Crispy Coating
½ cup milk
1 egg
Flour
Salt and Pepper
Whiskmilkandeggtogetherinasmallbowl.Mixourandseasoningstogetherinamediumbowl.Dipfoodintomilk-eggmixture,
andthencoatinseasonedour.Fryaccordingtotimetableabove.
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