Equipment Needed

• deep pot or fryer
• oil thermometer
• spider strainer
• paper towels

Ingredients

• oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
• food to fry
• salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Fill pot with oil to 1/3 capacity
2. Heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C) depending on food
3. Use thermometer to verify temperature
4. Carefully add food to oil (it will bubble)
5. Fry until golden brown, 2-5 minutes
6. Remove with spider strainer
7. Place on paper towels to drain
8. Let oil cool before storing

Professional Tips

• Oil must be at correct temperature or food gets greasy
• Never fry wet food - causes dangerous splattering
• Use oil with very high smoke point
• Don't fill pot more than 1/3 with oil (room for bubbling)
• Reuse oil 3-4 times, then discard

What to Make

• donuts
• tempura
• french fries
• fried chicken
• spring rolls
• funnel cake