Pearls of Wisdom

Q. Why does my fried food turn too dark?

A. Check your frying oil temperature with an accurate thermometer.  It should be close to 350 – 360oF (170 – 175oC). 

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Q. Sometimes my fried portions come out too greasy.  Is there anything I can do to reduce customer complaints about this current area of their concern?

A. If you are buying an already coated food product, its fat-absorption characteristics may be locked-in due to the processor’s manufacturing techniques and coating’s formulation. If you overload your fryer you may be contributing to the problem, so fry only a few pieces of product and see if it still happens.