You can also fry vegetables like okra, tomatoes, and pickles.
If your fryer has a basket, remove it and set it aside before filling the fryer’s basin with oil.
If your deep fryer has a lid, close it while the oil preheats.
If you see or smell smoke coming from the deep fryer, it means that you’ve heated up your oil too much. Turn down the heat on the fryer or your food may taste burnt. Some fryers will have a light that will turn on when your oil is at the right temperature.
Fry small quantities of food to prevent foaming. Some fryers will have a lid that you should apply to the top of the fryer as your food is cooking. This will prevent oil splash back and frying odors. Don’t submerge plastic utensils in the fryer or they may melt.
Most foods will finish frying in around 15 minutes. If you have a lot of food, fry it in separate batches. Do not overcrowd the fryer or your food may come out undercooked or the oil may overflow.
If you can’t put out the grease fire, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Do not pour the oil down the drain or toilet because it can create clogs in your pipes.
