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Frying times and temperatures
Type Maximum Temperature Approx. time Suggestions
QTY °C (min)
FISH AND SEAFOOD
PRAWNS
Fresh 300g 170C 3-5 Crumb/batter
Frozen 300g 180C 3-5 Fry frozen
FISH
Small pieces 500g 180C 3-5 Crumb / batter
Fresh fillets 500g 160C 3-5 Crumb / batter
Frozen fillets 500g 160C 3-5 Fry frozen
CALAMARI
Fresh 400g 180C 3-5 Crumb / batter
Frozen 400g 180C 3-5 Fry frozen
MEAT AND POULTRY
Fresh chicken portions
SMALL (6-8 pieces) 500g 180C 8-10 Crumb or batter
LARGE (4 pieces) 500g 180C 10-12 Crumb or batter
Chicken or Veal Schnitzel
FRESH 250g 170C 5-10 Crumb
FROZEN 250g 180C 3-8 Crumb
VEGETABLES
Beans 100g 180C 2-4 Tempura
Bok Choy 100g 180C 2-4 Tempura (ind. leaves)
Broccoli /Cauliflower 100g 180C 3-5 Tempura or batter
Eggplant (slices) 100g 180C 4-6 Batter
Mushrooms whole button 100g 180C 3-5 Batter
Onion Rings 100g 180C 3-5 Batter
Potatoes
French fries 500g 140C, 180C 4-6
Chips 500g 140C, 180C 5-10
Wedges 500g 140C, 190C 10-15
Always blanch potato chips at a lower temp. Then brown at 190ºC
APPETISERS
FROZEN
Entertainer Pack 330g 190C 2-3
(spring rolls, prawn cutlets, samosa)
FROZEN Dim Sims (approx 8) 400g 190C 5-8