Deep fryer
Submitted by Curndog on Sat, 2016-12-24 07:56
Hi guys,
looking at buying a 5L deep fryer to whip up some battered fish and squid rings. The one I'm looking at is 1600W will this be sufficient? Only use it to cook seafood. Also if anyone has any tips on how long to fry the fish and rings for that would be great. Obviously I know it depends on how thick the fillets etc but really have no idea. Thanks !
Billcollector
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We use a sunbeam 2200-2400
We use a sunbeam 2200-2400 watt rectangular one that cooks a treat steered away from the round ones as the rectangular fits fillets better. cooking time too many variations but generally keep the fillets thin and batter to golden brown colour seems to work
Oldbull
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use a high temp oil
such as Rice Bran. Heats to a much higher temp. Ice cold batter into super hot oil gives great results. don't overload the fryer with fillets.
black gen
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When the fish or squid
When the fish or squid starts floating they are done
Curndog
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Air fryer
thanks for the replies guys? Anyone ever used an air fryer? My wife is a dietitian and I know she gonna shit the bed when I come home with a deep fryer. Air fryer seems a healthier option
Billcollector
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Date Joined: 16/05/09
Hide it in the shed and enjoy
Hide it in the shed and enjoy the fish lol
Alan James
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Buy two
and put 'His' and 'Hers' tags on them.
Curndog
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Yeah just do it
yeah il just go the good old school oily deep fryer! Show her who's boss haha
flangies
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I've got both. You just
I've got both. You just can't beat good old fish and chips in the deep fryer.
scubafish
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Batter
Put table spoon of custard powder in the plain flower,batter comes out a bit sweeter and golden.
http://img.gg/BQ91Sys
mjohns
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Date Joined: 11/01/07
"mary macs instant
"mary macs instant batter"
everywhere sells it, crispy perfect batter every time, mix with cold water or beer until you get the consistency / thickness of batter you like and your done