Thursday, March 5, 2009

Cooking Great Food with a Deep Fryer

By KC Kudra

Deep-frying is something that a lot of people have never tried and instead have left to the fast food outlets and restaurants. Deep-frying is actually quite easy though, when you know how it is done, and a deep fryer is the cleanest, safest way of deep-frying your food.

How to Deep Fry Food

You need to read all the instructions that came with the machine because different fryers work in slightly different ways. You will also need to have the right cooking oil because these give different results too.

Pour the oil into the deep fryer, keeping it below the max fill line if there is one. Check the instructions if there is no such line. You need the oil to be deep enough to cover the food you put into the fryer but not so deep, that it will run over the sides when you submerge your food.

The machine will have a dial or a button for controlling the temperature. Your fryer might let you know when the oil has reached the correct temperature but, if not, you can use a thermometer or toss a crustless cube of white bread into the hot oil. If it goes golden brown in a minute, the oil is at the right temperature to use.

Using the right temperature oil means the food does not absorb much oil. If the oil is too cool, the food will come out soggy. If it is too hot, the food will burn on the outside before the inside is done.

Add the food carefully, using a slotted spoon or tongs if your fryer does not have a basket. Do not overcrowd the fryer or the food will absorb too much oil. The food cooks quickly so you can deep fry in batches and the cooked food stays hot.

Brush off as many ice crystals as you can, if you are frying frozen food, because they can cause spattering when added to hot oil. Close the lid of the fryer if it has one. Watch the clock because deep-frying is quick. Remove the cooked food with the slotted spoon or basket when it is done and drain the food on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Deep Fried Chicken Recipes

Chicken is an incredibly popular food for deep-frying recipes because the results are so good. Deep-fried chicken made at home is just as good as a KFC chicken dinner and it works out cheaper to make your own.

Also, you are not limited to the KFC side dishes at home. You can make whatever side dishes you like, perhaps potato wedges and salad or mashed potatoes and gravy.

A deep fat fryer means that you can make a Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe anytime you like, in the comfort of your own home. Deep-frying is quick and easy and the results are simply wonderful.

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