Deep Fat Frying

Food	Temperature	Time
Croquettes, Fish Balls, Oysters, and Cooked Mixtures Generally	390oF	1 minute or until delicately browned
Doughnuts, Fritters, and Uncooked Mixtures Generally	360oF to 385oF	2 to 5 minutes
Fish	370oF	3 to 6 minutes
Meat	360oF to 400oF	5 to 8 minutes
French Fried Potatoes	390oF	5 minutes or until browned and tender

Use a frying thermometer to know your oil is the correct temperature.  Nothing is more important in frying than proper oil temperature.  It insures fried food that are crisp, golden brown and perfectly cooked.  Too high temperatures results in foods burned on the outside and uncooked in the center.  Too low temperatures results in foods that are soggy, greasy tasting and pale colored.

Dry moist foods with paper towels before frying to remove any excess moisture that could cause spattering.

To help keep the oil temperature from dropping below the correct level, have food at room temperature before adding it to the preheated oil and add food to the oil in small batches.

Fir a crispier crust, let foods coated with batter, crumbs, etc. stand a few minutes before frying. 

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