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DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Prepared Foods
Prepared foods listed in this chart are breaded and cooked
prior to packaging. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods
directly from package into preheated oil. If there are frozen
ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper
towel and pat dry.
Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times. Best results
are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size
of pieces is uniform. Check deep-fried foods at the shortest
times given; deep fry until heated through.
Low heat 325°F
Onion rings ...............................5 - 6 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Chicken tenders ......................... 5½ - 6 min.
Chicken nuggets ...........................3 - 4 min.
Chicken pieces ............................7 - 8 min.
Small mushrooms ........................2½ - 3 min.
Medium shrimp ..........................2 - 2½ min.
Small shrimp pops ..........................1 - 2 min.
High heat 375°F
Large or fantail shrimp .......................1 - 2 min.
Mozzarella sticks ...........................2 - 3 min.
Halibut sh llets .........................3 - 3½ min.
Halibut sh balls ...........................2 - 3 min.