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DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Prepared Foods
Prepared foods listed in this chart are breaded and cooked
prior to packaging. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods
directly from package into preheated oil. If there are frozen
ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper
towel and pat dry.
Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times. Best results
are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size
of pieces is uniform. Check deep fried foods at the shortest
times given; deep fry until heated through.
Low heat 325°F
Onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ – 6 min.
Chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4 min.
Chicken pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 min.
Small mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2½ – 3 min.
Medium shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 2½ min.
Small shrimp pops ......................... 1 – 2 min.
High heat 375°F
Large or fantail shrimp ...................... 1 – 2 min.
Mozzarella sticks .......................... 2 – 3 min.
Halibut sh lets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 3½ min.
Halibut sh balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3 min.