Sunday, March 1, 2009

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Using a Deep Fryer

By KC Kudra

Cooking food is something that most of us have done but deep-frying is something that many of us leave to the restaurants or fast food outlets. Actually, deep-frying is quite simple when you know how to do it and using a deep fryer is the safest, cleanest way to deep fry foods.

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 well below the indicated max fill line. If there is no max fill line, check the instructions. You will need enough oil so your food is immersed but do not fill it right up because your food will displace some of the oil.

There will be a temperature control on the machine, either a button or a knob. Some fryers let you know when the oil has reached the right temperature but if your machine does not have this feature, you will need to use a thermostat or drop a cube of crustless white bread into the fryer. If it turns golden brown after one minute, the oil is at the right temperature for deep-frying.

If the oil is too hot, the food will be cooked on the outside and still partially raw inside. If the oil is not hot enough, the food will soak it up and come out soggy.

Put the food into the fryer, using a slotted spoons or tongs if there is no basket in the fryer. Do not put too much food in at once because this cooking method is fast and cooking in batches is quick and easy.

If you are adding frozen food to the fryer, brush off as many ice crystals as you can because they can cause spattering. If your fryer has a lid, close it to prevent spattering. Keep an eye on the clock because deep-frying is very quick. Use the slotted spoon or basket to remove the cooked food. After cooking, you can drain your food on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Recipes for Deep Fried Chicken

A lot of people love to make deep fried chicken recipes at home because it comes out wonderfully. Deep fried chicken made at home comes out just as nice as a Kentucky Fried Chicken meal and it is more economical to make your own fried chicken.

In addition, you are not limited to the KFC side dish options at home. You can make whatever you like to go with your fried chicken, such as baked beans and mashed garlic potatoes or a chili dipping sauce or anything else you fancy.

Using a deep fat fryer means you can make a KFC fried chicken recipe whenever you want to, in the comfort of your own home. Deep-frying is easy and fast and the results are great. - 16035

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