b) Cooking guide
Food Type
Weight /
Quantity
Frozen fry chips
800g
Frozen cod or
2-4 portions
haddock in batter
approx. 100g each
and 1.5cm thick
Frozen scampi in
340g pack
breadcrumbs
Fresh small
140g pack
breaded prawns
Cod fillet fish
10 fingers (300g
fingers
pack)
Frozen chicken
2 portions approx.
breast fillets in
100g each
breadcrumbs
It is important to take into account the food to be cooked and the temperature it requires.
Use the guidelines in table 1, manufacturer's cooking instructions and your own expertise to
guide you.
Don't overload the fryer basket. Doing so will cause the oil temperature to drop, causing your
food to become greasy rather than crispy.
Also, food in an over full basket will not cook evenly as the oil may not reach all of the items.
Cook in batches.
Make sure that you check that food has cooked through to the centre. If your oil temperature
is too hot, the outside may brown quickly while the food inside is still uncooked.
Temp
Approx. Frying
Time (minutes
190°C
8-10
160°C
8-9
180°C
3-4
180°C
1-2
160°C
4-5
160°C-170°C
9-10
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Move the basket
gently from side
to side once or
twice during
frying to ensure
even cooking
Thicker portions
may take longer
to cook through to
the center. Turn
over occasionally
in the oil using
tongs
The scampi will
go a deep golden
color when
cooked. Ensure
food is piping hot
throughout
Follow the
manufacturer's
instructions
Move around in
the oil
occasionally to
ensure even
cooking
The chicken is
cooked when the
meat is no longer
pink in the center