Fried foods sound fancy for a cafe, bar or small diner, but they can be perfected at home using a few kitchen tools. Frying is the process of cooking food in fat over medium to high heat. This is generally done using large amounts of vegetable oil to ensure the food is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Method 1 of 2: Shallow Frying
Step 1. Choose the oil carefully
Butter and other oils with low smoke points should not be used. The best choices are canola oil, grapeseed oil, vegetable oil, corn oil, peanut oil, cassava oil and sunflower seed oil.
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Olive oil is also a popular choice for small, deep-fried foods.
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Step 2. Take a frying pan or frying pan
It should be high enough to fry in a little oil, but you can also use a Teflon-type pan. You will only fill the frying pan with oil about a quarter of the way through.
Step 3. Pour the oil into the pan, turn on the stove, and watch
If the oil gets very hot and starts to smoke, you are more likely to burn your own hands. Wear long sleeves, an apron, and have kitchen gloves ready.
Step 4. Heat the oil to 163-177 degrees Celsius (325-350 degrees Fahrenheit)
If you put a wooden spoon in the oil, bubbles will form around the spoon. You can also use a deep fry thermometer if you want more accuracy.
Step 5. Put the food directly into the oil
Do not drop it from a certain height. Oil splashes can cause severe burns.
Step 6. Turn the food over when one side is golden brown
You may need to check the bottom edge by lifting it slightly with a spatula.
Step 7. Turn the food over using tongs or a spatula
Try to fry foods that are the same size, so you don't have to think about frying times all the time.
Step 8. Lift the food using tongs or a slotted spoon
Line up on paper towels to drain and dry. Serve immediately.
Method 2 of 2: Deep Frying (Frying with Lots of Oil)
Step 1. Purchase a deep fry thermometer
This tool will help you monitor the temperature of the oil. Foods that are fried too hot will burn, while those that are fried too low will become mushy.
Step 2. Choose your oil
The fact that deep-frying requires more oil means that you have to take the price of oil into account. Canola oil, peanut oil and vegetable oil work well for a low price.
Step 3. Purchase a counter-top frying pan, deep frying pan or tall skillet
You may be able to deep fry in a large amount of oil using a Teflon skillet for small or thin vegetables or meat. If you want to fry a whole turkey, you will need to purchase a large fryer specifically for turkeys.
Remember that you shouldn't fill the pan with more than half of the oil
Step 4. Wear an apron, long sleeves and kitchen gloves when transferring oil
Frying can be dangerous and can make the kitchen messy. However, you can learn to reduce the chances of burning by keeping the oil at the right temperature.
Step 5. Heat the oil to 177 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
Insert your deep fry thermometer and check frequently so that your oil temperature remains constant. You can also check by dipping a piece of white bread into the oil to see if it takes a full minute to fry it.
Step 6. Group foods according to size
This way you can adjust the frying time. With an oil-rich fryer, you don't have to turn the food over.
Step 7. Wipe the wet food with paper towels before you put it in the oil
This will reduce oil splashes.
Step 8. Place the food in the hot oil with a few inches between the foods
If the pan is too tight, the food will cook unevenly. If you are frying a small amount of food, buy a basket for frying.
Larger food can be dropped slowly at close range to avoid splashing
Step 9. Remove when the food starts to turn golden brown
Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove food from the pan. Then, let the food dry on paper towels, so it doesn't get soggy.
Step 10. Serve these fritters as soon as the surface is dry
