hints
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We would recommend the use of a good quality oil for
deep frying, such as corn oil or groundnut oil. A good
quality solid fat may also be used. Other oils may be
used if they are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer for deep frying. Never mix different oils or
fat and do not use olive oil, butter or margarine as they
will smoke or bubble over.
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Pre-cooked food needs a higher temperature than raw
food.
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Cook food thoroughly. The outside may look ready
before the inside is cooked.
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Keep your fryer with oil (cooled and strained) inside it,
ready for use. The lid keeps the dust out.
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Before frying battered food, drain off excess batter.
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To make chips, cut the potatoes up evenly, so they
cook evenly. Rinse and dry before cooking. For best
results use dry floury textured potatoes i.e. King
Edwards or Maris Piper.
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To prolong the life of your fryer, filter the oil after each
use and change it after 8 - 10 uses.
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Shake off any excess ice before frying frozen foods.
maximum food capacities
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fresh chips 1.2 Kg
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frozen chips 800g
oil and fat capacities
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maximum oil 2.3 litres
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minimum oil 1.5 litres
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maximum solid fat 2kg
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minimum solid fat 1.4kg
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Food Frying Temp Frying time
Fresh Chips 600g/
1
⁄2 fill basket 190°C 6 – 8 minutes
(recommended quantity for best results)
Fresh Chips 1Kg 190°C 9 – 12 minutes
Frozen Chips 800g 190°C 9 – 11 minutes
FISH
Frozen scampi in breadcrumbs 170°C 3 – 5 minutes
White fish fillets portions in crumb or batter 170°C 10 – 15 minutes (depending on fish thickness)
Fresh Prawns in batter 190°C 3 – 5 minutes
CHICKEN
Chicken portions in crumb 170°C 15 – 20 minutes (small/medium size)
20 – 30 minutes (large size)
Fresh chicken drumsticks in crumb 170°C 15 minutes
Frozen Chicken nuggets 190°C 6 – 8 minutes
FRUIT/VEGETABLES
Fruit fritters 2 – 3pieces 190°C 3 – 5 minutes
Vegetable fritters 190°C 3 – 5 minutes
Frozen Onion Rings 190°C 3 – 5 minutes
Fresh Onions/mushrooms 150°C 3 – 5 minutes
Frying Times and temperature chart
The frying times given in this chart are a guide only and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of
food and to suit your own taste.
