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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 2–3 minutes
Fish, frozen 7–8 minutes Onion rings, raw, battered 1½–2½ minutes
French fries, frozen 11–12 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 large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak potato
strips for 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 potato
stripsbeforedeepfrying.Fillbasketonly½full.Slowlylowerlledbasketintooil.Donotusecover.
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 multi-cooker.
Fry for 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
Whiskmilkandeggtogetherinasmallbowl.Mixourandseasoningstogetherinamediumbowl.Dipfoodintomilk-eggmixture,and
thencoatitinseasonedour.Fryaccordingtotimetableabove.
Apple Pie Fritters
 1 cupall-purposeour
2 tablespoons sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
 ⅔ cupmilk,minus1tablespoon
1 tablespoon brandy
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ cup sugar
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
4–5 apples, peeled, cored, sliced ¼ inch thick
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 egg whites
Mixour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalttogetherinamediumbowl.Whiskmilk,brandy,eggyolk,andmeltedbuttertogetherinasmall
bowl. Gradually stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth. Set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle mixture
overbothsidesofappleslices,savingremaindertodustovernishedfritters.Thensprinklesliceslightlywithnutmeg.
Beat egg whites in a small bowl until they are stiff, but not dry. Fold into reserved batter. Dip several apple slices into batter to coat
evenly, letting the excess drip off. Carefully place 3 to 4 slices at a time into preheated oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Drain on
paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of fried slices with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture. Serve warm.
Quesadilla Crispers
4 ounces fresh sausage (chorizo, Italian, etc.)
1 cup refried beans
 ¼ cupnelychoppedonion
¼ cup diced canned green chilies, drained
4 ounces jalapeño jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
 8 (7-inch)ourtortillas
 1 tablespoonour
2 tablespoons cold water
Cook sausage in a small skillet until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Mix cooked sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese togerher.
Makes about 1½ cups
Cuttortillasintoquarters.Placeabout1teaspoonofbeanmixtureincenter.Brushedgeswithamixtureofourandwater.Foldtortilla
in half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made.
Makes 32
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.