Cuisinart CDF-130 User Manual - Page 8

DEEP-FRYING GUIDE - Fresh or Uncooked Foods Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe or purchased fresh, not precooked. Read package label to determine if prepared, packaged foods are NOT precooked. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods directly from package into preheated oil. If there are ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry. Moist foods will cause the oil to splatter. Frying times may vary because of food temperature, quantity and size of pieces. Best results are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and the size of pieces is uniform. Check deepfried foods at the shortest times given; deep-fry until fully cooked. Low heat 325°F Turkey thighs, bone in, skin on 20-22 min. Turkey breast, bone up, skin down 30-35 min. Breaded eggplant 5-6 min. Breaded portobello mushrooms 4½-5 min. Medium heat 350°F Frozen chicken nuggets 5½-6 min. Breaded chicken tenders 3½-4½ min. Breaded, boneless chicken breasts 5½-6 min. Breaded bone-in pork chops 7½-8 min. Egg rolls 5 min. Chimichangas 7-7½ min. Large shrimp 1-2 min. DEEP-FRYING GUIDE - Precooked Foods Precooked 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 Precooked 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 the 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 fish fillets 3-3½ min. Halibut fish balls 2-3 min. High heat 375°F Red potato chips 2-3 min. Yam potato chips 2-2½ min. American fries 5-6 min. Thin french fries 3-3½ min. Thick french fries 3½-4 min. Curly french fries 4½-5 min. 8