Is it possible to "deep fry" w/o a deep fryer?

marieze · 10-29-2003, 01:43 PM

I keep going back and forth as to buying a deep fryer, and wondered if I could get the same effect by using a bunch of oil in a frying pan? What's been your experience?

Marieze

lucky51 · 10-29-2003, 01:48 PM

A heavy deep pan (such as cast iron) works fine. I use a candy thermometer in mine to make sure the oil is at the correct temperature. Keeping your oil at the correct temperature makes the food taste much better and keeps the food from absorbing so much oil.

caters · 10-29-2003, 02:05 PM

you can, but it tends to be messier IMO

lv2scrap · 10-29-2003, 03:11 PM

Marieze...

I just got a new deep fryer at Walmart that I love, love...love! It doubles as a steamer, crock pot, etc. Best part was that it was only about $20!

auntie3 · 10-30-2003, 02:05 AM

You can, but you need to make sure that you use a deep pot, and fill it only HALF full. When you add food to the oil, it can make it boil over - especially if there is a lot of moisture in the food item, like potatoes, jicama, muchrooms, etc.

For most items, you would want to maintain a temperature of about 350 degrees. A thermometer is a real help!

HTH

marieze · 10-30-2003, 04:50 PM

Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!

marieze

10-29-2003, 01:43 PM	#1
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10-29-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
lucky51 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,168 Gallery: lucky51	A heavy deep pan (such as cast iron) works fine. I use a candy thermometer in mine to make sure the oil is at the correct temperature. Keeping your oil at the correct temperature makes the food taste much better and keeps the food from absorbing so much oil.

10-29-2003, 02:05 PM	#3
caters Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 730 Gallery: caters Stats: 201.2/189.8/155.0 WOE: Atkins	you can, but it tends to be messier IMO

10-29-2003, 03:11 PM	#4
lv2scrap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 493 Gallery: lv2scrap Stats: 266/217/160 WOE: LapBand Surgery and Lower-carb Start Date: 6/13/2011	Marieze... I just got a new deep fryer at Walmart that I love, love...love! It doubles as a steamer, crock pot, etc. Best part was that it was only about $20!

10-30-2003, 02:05 AM	#5
auntie3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 10,067 Gallery: auntie3 Stats: 217 / bouncing around / 140 WOE: Low Carb/ Lower GI Start Date: Jan 24/01	You can, but you need to make sure that you use a deep pot, and fill it only HALF full. When you add food to the oil, it can make it boil over - especially if there is a lot of moisture in the food item, like potatoes, jicama, muchrooms, etc. For most items, you would want to maintain a temperature of about 350 degrees. A thermometer is a real help! HTH

10-30-2003, 04:50 PM	#6
marieze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,824 Gallery: marieze Stats: 361/225/180 WOE: My way low carb! Start Date: July 11th 2003	Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! marieze