Cuisinart CDF-80C Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Cool Touch Deep Fryer

CDF-80C

Recipe

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using ele ctrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surface; use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse control panel
assembly, cord, plug or deep fryer in water or other liquid.

4. This appliance is not for use by children. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used near children.

5. Never leave appliance unattended when connected to the power
outlet.

6. Always attach breakaway cord to appliance first, then plug into
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the switch, off then remove plug
from wall outlet.

7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner.

9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.

13. Do not operate under cabinets.

14. Extreme caution must be used when moving the Cuisinart

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Cool

Touch Deep Fryer if it contains hot oil or other liquids.

15. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

16. This appliance will automatically shut off if operation exceeds 12
minutes without oil. If this occurs, resetting of the appliance is
required.

17. If appliance still does not function after following reset instructions,
please contact a Cuisinart

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Customer Service for assistance.

18. Periodically check for looseness and retighten screws or nuts.
CAUTION: overtightening can result in stripping of screws or nuts
or cracking of handle or feet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

1. Always keep lid clo sed while deep fryer i s cooking food. Use
basket handle and basket release switch to raise and lower
basket. Always raise Basket out of hot oil to allow food to drain for
10-20 seconds before opening lid.

2. BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN OPENING LID.

3. Wet food should be dried first with paper towels. Remove loose
ice from frozen f oods. Close the lid before fo od is lowered into the
oil and while fr ying. Beware of oil splatter ing when food is put into
the oil.

4. Keep appliance at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from wall s or other
objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of
appliance while it is operating.

5. Be sure oil con tainer is filled to at lea st the minimum oil level. Do
not fill above the maximum. Do not operate ap pliance without oil

or with an insu fficient amount of oil. Never pour oil into heated oil
container.

6. Do not operate t his appliance if the lid an d the oil container are
not completely dry.

7. Keep this fryer out of reach of children w hile in use and away from
edges of counter tops where it could be pulled off or pushed over
by children.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to countertop or tabletop finish, use a
nonflammable, heat-resistant coaster or placemat between the
appliance and the countertop or tabletop surface. Never place on
carpet, furniture, or other combustible materials.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards........................................ 2

Introduction ............................................... 3

Parts and Features.......................................... 3

How to Use ............................................... 4

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Features ............................................ 7

Tips for Deep Frying......................................... 8

Frying Frozen Foods ........................................ 8

Filtering and Changing The Oil................................. 9

Warranty Information ....................................... 10

INTRODUCTION

You are going to love this D eep Fryer. Prepare restaurant-qualit y deep
fried foods ri ght at home – quickly, easily, and with no mess. Try out a
dish you had in your favourite restaurant, or pull out that recipe you've
been saving. Cuis inart makes it easy!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Removable Lid

2. Viewing Window

3. Permanent Filter

4. Frying Basket

5. Collapsible Basket Handle

6. Basket Release Switch

7. Removable Control Panel/

Heating Element

8. 30-minute Timer

9. Temperature Control Knob

10. On/Off Switch

11. Oil Ready Light

12. Reset Button (not shown)

13. Basket Rest

14. Removable Enamel Bowl

15. Outer Housing

16. Lid Release Button

17. Carrying Handles

18. Breakaway Cord

Lift handle to loc k
basket in raised p osition.

Slide release swi tch to
lower into oil.

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Breakaway Co rd and Polarized P lug

This appliance features a breakaway cord and polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). The breakaway cord is designed to
quickly disconne ct from the appliance when a
pulling force is applied. Note: The breakaway
cord can fit into the appliance in only on e
direction. Please refer to printing on plug that
states “This Si de Up”. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, a polarized plug is provid ed. This
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outle t only.
If the plug doe s not fit into the outlet, rever se the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power suppl y cord is provided to reduc e the risk of

personal injur y resulting from being e ntangled in or tripping over a
long cord.

EXTENSION CORD USE

An extension co rd or longer detachable c ord is not recommended fo r
use with deep -fat fryers.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electric al circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate. It should be oper ated on an electrical
circuit that is free from other appliances. If you are not sure of the
reason for overloa ding or cannot find a sepa rate circuit, contact a
qualified electrician.

HOW TO USE YOUR
CUISINART

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COOL TOUCH

DEEP FRYER

1. This appliance is designed for
household use only. It is not intended
for commercial use.

2. Before the deep fryer is used for the first time, remove all packaging
materials and follow cleaning instructions in this book.

3. Push lid release button to open lid.

4. Lift handle on frying basket up until it locks into place and remove
from oil container.

5. Pour approximately 3⁄4 gallon (3 L) of good quality vegetable, corn,
canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches between
the “Min” and “Max” marks inside container. DO NOT OVER-OR
UNDER-FILL.

6. Close lid on deep fryer.

7. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, then plug into
outlet.

8. Turn On the Cuisinart

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Cool Touch Deep Fryer by pushing the black

rocker switch up.

9. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The oil
“Ready” light will turn green once the oil has reached the desired
temperature.

10. When the “Ready” light illuminates, open lid and place basket with
handle locked in the upward position, into the
basket resting area. Place food into the basket
and close the lid. Lower basket into oil by
sliding the basket release switch on the basket
handle. Note: Do not exceed max fill line on
frying basket.

11. Set timer (0 to 30 minutes) to cooking time
specified, depending on the recipe. Timer will
ring when food is ready. WARNING: The timer
does not switch appliance off.

NOTE: The timer will not buzz if set for 3 minutes or less. For

recipes that call for a cooking time of 3 minutes or less, turn the
mechanical timer to 5 minutes then return it to the required time
and the timer will buzz.

12. Lift handle to raise the basket and look through viewing window to
see if the food has reached the desired golden colour. If the food is
done, leave basket in locked position and allow oil to drain 10 to 20
seconds.

13. Open lid, remove basket, and place cooked food onto absorbent
paper towels. CAUTION: Beware of hot steam when opening lid.
NOTE: To preserve oil quality, do not add salt or spices to the food
until after it has been removed from the fryer.

14. When cooking is finished, shut down fryer by switching power off.

15. Unplug the breakaway cord from the wall outlet before detaching
from the appliance.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always unplug appliance, detach the breakaway cord and let the oil
cool down to room temperature before cleaning.

2. Open the lid and remove it by pulling it upward.

3. Lift basket handle up until it locks into place and remove basket
from fryer.

4. Frying basket should be hand washed before first use and should
be seasoned in oil before going into the dishwasher for the first
time.

5. Remove control panel/heating element by pinching ridged outer
area of the basket rest and lifting upward.

6. The control panel should never be immersed in water or other
liquids. Clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp
cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water.

7. Carefully remove oil container from housing and pour used oil into
suitable container. WARNING: Use care – under edge of oil
container is sharp.

8. The lid and oil container are dishwasher-safe. Dry all parts
thoroughly after cleaning.

9. The remaining housing should be washed by hand with warm soapy
water. DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER.

10. Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are completely dry
after washing and before use.

11. After cleaning, reassemble oil container, control panel/ heating
element, basket and lid into deep fryer housing. The control panel/
heating element must be attached properly to the front of the
housing or appliance will not operate.

12. TIP: For ease in cleaning, wipe control panel with damp microfiber
cloth. Microfiber cloths are available in most kitchenware stores.

SAFETY FEATURES

The CuisinartTM Cool Touch Deep Fryer is equipped with the following
features to ensure safety:

• Safety Interlock – The control panel/heating element must be
properly attached to the front of the body or deep fryer will not
operate.

• Breakaway Cord – The cord is designed to quickly disconnect from
the appliance when a pulling force is applied.

• Thermostat Overload Protection – Your Cuisinart

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Cool Touch Deep
Fryer is equipped with a thermostat overload protection. If the unit
heats up beyond the recommended temperature level, the deep
fryer will automatically turn off. To reset, unplug
the unit from the wall outlet and allow it to cool
down. Remove the control panel and heating
element from the unit. CAUTION: Heating
element is extremely hot. Allow it to cool
thoroughly before removing it. You will find a
reset button on the back of the control panel to
the right of the heating rod. Using a toothpick or
another long, thin object, push the reset button
and properly place the control panel back into
position. NOTE: The unit will not work if the
control panel is not properly mounted. Plug the
unit back in, turn on and continue use. If the unit
still does not operate, repeat the steps above or call our Service
Centre for assistance.

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TIPS FOR DEEP FRYING

•Wh encookingfoods dippedinfres hbatter,lowerbasketfi rst.Using

tongs, add food d irectly to oil. Use basket to lif t out food when
finished cooking.

•Do notexceedmax filllineonfr yingbasket.Th ishelpsmaintain

temperature of oil for better cooking result s.

•So rtorcutfo odintouniformpi eces.Allthe foodwillthenbe cooked

in the same am ount of time. To reduce splattering, remove excess
moisture or ice from food.

•Stor eoilinoilcon tainerforalimi tedtime.Whenoil hascooledto

room temperature, pour into a suitable contain er with lid and
refrigerate.

•For bestresults, changeoilinde epfryeraf teramaximum often

uses.

•It isimportant tofollowthetemper aturerecommendatio nforevery

recipe. If the tem perature is too low, the fried fo od absorbs oil. If the
temperature is too high a crust quickly for ms on the outside while
the inside remains uncooked.

•For bestresults, dropfreshlyslic edfoodintobasket oneatatime.

FRYING FROZEN FOODS

•Due totheirextremelylowtemperature,frozenfoodsinevitably lower

the temperature of the oil. For best results, do not overload the
basket with frozen foods.

•Follow theinstructionsonthefrozenfoodpackage forcookingtime

and temperature.

•Frozenfoods arefrequentlycoveredwithacoatingofice crystals,

which should be removed before frying. Lower the basket very slowly
into the oil in order to ensure that oil does not boil over.

FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL

•Ma kesuretheCuisinar tTM Cool Touch Deep Fr yer is unplugged and

the oil has cooled before cleaning or storing.

•Th eoildoesnot needtobecha ngedaftereac huse.Ingener al,the

oil will be tainte d rather quickly when fr ying food containing a lot of
protein (such as p oultry, meat or fish). When oil i s mainly used to fry
potatoes and it is filtered after each u se, it can be used 8 to 10
times. However, do not use the oil for longer than 6 months.

•WARNING: Always remove the plug from wall socket before

cleaning. Allow the Cuisinart

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Cool Touch Deep Fr yer and the oil to
cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before clea ning. Never
immerse the co ntrol panel, cord or plug i n water or any other liquid.

WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in material or
workmanship under normal home use for 3-years from the date of original
purchase.

This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including mechanical and
electrical defects. It does not cover damage from consumer abuse,
unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to
transportation or environmental conditions. Products with removed or altered
identification numbers will not be covered.

This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners.

If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary.

For warranty purposes, please register your product online at
www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase or
keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty.

If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period, do not
return the appliance to the store. Please contact our Customer Service
Centre:

Toll-free phone number: 1-800-472-7606
Address: Cuisinart Canada

100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2

Email: [e-mail]
Model: CDF-80C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose:

•$10.00forshippingandhandlingoftheproduct(cheque ormoneyorder)

•Returnaddressandphonenumber

•Descriptionoftheproductdefect

•Productdatecode*/copyoforiginalproofofpurchase

•Anyotherinformationpertinenttotheproduct’sreturn
*Productdatecodecanbefound ontheundersideofthebaseof the

product. The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number. Example, 90630
would designate year, month & day (2009, June 30th).

NOTE: We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service for
added protection. Cuisinart will not be held responsible for in-transit damage
or for packages that are not delivered to us.

To order replacement parts or accessories, call our Customer Service Centre
at 1-800-472-7606.

For more information, please visit our website at www.cuisinart.ca

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CONTENTS

Tips for Frying Breads ..................................... 9

RECIPES

Applesauce Spice Doughnuts............................ 10

Hush Puppies ......................................... 10

Spicy Buffalo Wings ................................... 11

Blue Cheese Dres sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Fried Calamari .........................................12

Herbe d Beer Batter Onion Rin gs...........................13

Better than Fast Food French Fries .........................14

Crispy Chicken Fingers with Honey Mus tard Sauce ...........15

Honey Mustard Sauce ...................................15

Deep Frying Guide - Fresh or Un cooked Foods...............16

Deep Frying Guide - Prepared Fo ods.......................17

TIPS FOR FRYING BREADS

Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) unless recipe specifies otherwise. A cube of
bread should brown in approximately 60 seconds. Correct temperature
is extremely important. If the temperature is too high, breads will brown
before the insides have cooked; if it is too low, the bread will absorb
the fat and become soggy and greasy.

Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil. Too much added to the
Cuisinart

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Cool Touch Deep Fryer will cause the temperature to drop,

and the food will be difficult to turn.
Turn bread when it rises to the top of the oil, taking care not to pierce it.

Lift cooked breads from the fryer; allow them to drain for a moment,
then place on paper towels to drain.change it. Also, the smoking point
(temperature when oil will burn) of the oil lowers with each use.

RECIPES

Applesauce Spice Doughnuts

Makes about 15 doughnuts

12⁄3 cups (400 ml) all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon (7 ml) baking powder
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) salt
½ teaspoon (2 ml) cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg

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cup (75 ml) plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (125 ml) applesauce
1 large egg
oil for frying
all-purpose flour for dusting
cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for dusting

Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl
and stir with a whisk to blend; reserve. Place the sugar and melted
butter in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat to
blend. Add the applesauce and egg; beat until smooth. Add the flour
mixture in two additions and blend on medium speed until mixed.
Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.

Place dough on a generously floured surface and dust with flour. Roll
out to ½-inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut dough with a floured
doughnut cutter and place doughnuts on a waxed paper lined baking
sheet that has been lightly floured. Reroll scraps and repeat.

Heat the vegetable oil in Cuisinart

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Deep Fryer until it reaches 375°F

(190°C). Carefully lower 2-3 doughnuts into the hot oil – do not

Basic to Gourmet DEEP FRYER RECIPES

Recipe Bookle∑

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overcrowd. Fry on each side, about 1½ to 2 minutes, turning with a
slotted spoon or wire skimmer. Remove and drain on layered paper
towels. Pat gently to remove any excess oil, and sprinkle with
desired amount of sugar.

Hush Puppies

Makes about 10 to 20

1½ cups (375 ml) cornmeal
½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) baking soda
¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped white or green onion
¼ cup (50 ml) buttermilk

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cup (75 ml) water

oil for frying

Heat oil in CuisinartTM Deep Fryer until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
While the oil is heating, make the Hush Puppy batter. Let batter rest,
covered, for about 1 hour in the refrigerator before using.

Combine cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Stir in
onion. Add buttermilk and water – stir just to moisten the dry
ingredients. Roll into balls about 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) in
size. Working in batches of 5, carefully drop into the hot oil and fry
until golden brown, turning once with a slotted spoon or wire
skimmer. Remove from oil. Drain on layers of paper towels. Serve
immediately.

Spicy Buffalo Wings

Makes 12 pieces

6 chicken wings
¼ cup (50 ml) unsalted butter, melted
2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) “Louisiana style” hot sauce

(such as Frank’s Louisiana Red Hot!

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)
½ tablespoon (7 ml) cider vinegar
blue cheese dressing (recipe follows) and celery sticks,
carrot sticks

Cut wing tips from wings and discard or reserve for making chicken
stock. Split each wing at the joint and cut through so there are 2
pieces from each wing. Rinse and dry completely. In a large bowl,
combine the melted butter, hot sauce and cider vinegar and stir until
completely blended.

Heat oil until it is 375°F (190°C). Working with batches of about 5 or
6, carefully place wings into the Cuisinart

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Deep Fryer and cook
until browned and crispy, about 12 to 12 15 minutes. Remove wings;
drain briefly on layered paper towels. Then stir hot, crispy wings into
the hot sauce mixture. Repeat with remaining wings. Serve hot with
cold vegetable sticks and blue cheese dressing.

•Thisrecipeiseasytodouble. Whenreadytofry,preheatovento

200°F (95°C). Place a wire cooling rack on a jelly roll pan in the oven.
As wings are cooked, transfer them to the preheated oven to keep
them warm. Repeat with remaining wings until all wings have been
cooked. When all wings are cooked, add to bowl of sauce and toss
to coat completely.

Blue Cheese Dressing

½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
½ cup (125 ml) sour cream
½ cup (125 ml) crumbled blue cheese
1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped garlic
¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped parsley (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice

Place all ingredie nts in a bowl and stir well to blend. Cover and
refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before s erving, allowing flavors to
blend.

Fried Calamari

Makes about 2 to 4 servings

1 pound (500 g) cleaned calamari
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon (5 ml) granulated garlic
½ teaspoon (5 ml) each, kosher salt and freshly ground
pepper marinara sauce for dipping
fresh lemon wedges for garnish

Rinse and drain the calamari; place on thick layers of paper towels,
pressing and blotting them completely dry with another layer of
paper towels on top. Cut the bodies into 13 ½-inch (1.25 cm) rings,
and cut tentacles in halves or quarters if large. Heat oil to 375°F
(190°C) in the Cuisinart

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Deep Fryer. Preheat the oven to 500°F

(260°C). Line a cookie sheet with a triple thickness of paper towels.

Place the flour, parsl ey, granulated garl ic, salt, and pepper in a large,
resealable food storage bag. Working with abou t a quarter of the
calamari at a time, drop calamari into the bag, seal and shake.
Squeeze the side s of the bag to completely co at the calamari. Take
care that the pi eces are individually coated and not stuck together.
Remove calamari f rom the bag and place them on a baking sheet
lined with waxed paper. Repeat until all of the c alamari have been
coated evenly with the flour mixture.

Gently add the calamari to the hot oil, abo ut ½ to ¾ cup (125 to 375
ml) at a time, t rying to let all of the p ieces drop in separately. Do not
crowd. The calamar i will be pale golden and just cooked in about 40
to 60 seconds. Do not overcook, as they will become tough. Lift the
calamari out, using a slotted spoon or metal skimmer, and drain in a
single layer on pr epared cookie sheet. Rep eat with the remaining
calamari. When all the calamari have been fried, pat them all dr y with
the paper towels an d then remove. Reheat them in the preheated oven

for several minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt, garnish with lemon
wedges, and se rve with warm marinara sa uce for dipping.

Herbed Beer Batter Onion Rings

Makes 2 to 4 servings

1 cup (250 ml) lager or ale
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley
½ tablespoon (7 ml) fresh thyme
1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped fresh garlic
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
1 medium white onion
oil for frying
flour for dusting

In a medium bowl, whisk the beer into the flo ur until smooth. Stir in
the parsley, thyme, and garlic. Let batter stand 3 0 minutes. Stir in salt.

Remove and discard onion skin, stem, and root ends. Cut onion
crosswise into ½- inch (1.25 cm) thick slices. Separate sl ices into rings.
Toss lightly with flour.

Heat vegetable o il in Cuisinart

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Deep Fryer until reaches 375°F
(190°C). Working with about 2 to 4 rings at a time, dip each ring into
batter, and allow excess to drip off. Carefully lower coa ted onion rings
into deep frye r, one at a time. Fry until golden, turning as needed,
about 1 to 2 mi nutes. Lift out with tongs and place on layered paper
towels to drain. Sprin kle with kosher salt while h ot and repeat with
remaining batches. Serve.

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Better than Fast Food French Fries

Makes about 3 to 4 servings

1 russet potato
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Heat oil in Cuisinart™ Deep Fryer to 325°F (165°C).

Cut potato into uniform French fry cut uniform sticks, (about 6 x 6
mm). As you cut, place the potatoes in a bowl of ice water to keep
them from turning brown.

Drain and dry the potato strips completely and thoroughly. If they are
wet at all the oil will spatter and spit. Fry the potatoes in small
batches. Cook for about 3 minutes, remove and drain on layers of
paper towels.

Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). In small batches again,
fry the potatoes for a second time, this time about 4 minutes, until
golden and crispy. Drain on fresh layers of paper towels. Season to
taste and serve immediately.

Crispy Chicken Fingers with Honey

Mustard Sauce

Makes 2 to 3 ser vings

2 tablespoons (30 ml) kosher salt
2 tablespoons(30 ml) brown sugar
1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
12 ice cubes
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) paprika
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) granulated garlic powder
¾ cup buttermilk or milk

Honey Mustard Sauce

½ cup (125 ml) honey
¼ cup (50 ml) Dijon mustard (regular or grainy)

Combine salt, sugar and boiling water in a large heat-proof bowl. Stir
until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Add ice. Cut chicken
into ½ x 2- inch (1.25 x 5 cm) strips. Combine the flour with the salt,
pepper, paprika, and granulated garlic. Blend honey and mustard to
make honey mustard sauce.

When ready to cook, drain chicken and pat completely dry. Heat oil
to 375°F (190°C). Mix flour and all seasonings in a shallow bowl. Dip
the drained and dried chicken strips in milk and roll in flour to coat
well. Place strips on a plate. Carefully place the chicken strips in the
hot oil in batches. Cook, tur ning once, for about 3 to 4 minutes per
side. Drain on layers of paper towels and serve with honey mustard
sauce.

the oil. Choose an assortment of vegetables and dip into the
tempura batter. Allow any excess batter to drip off and then carefully
lower vegetables into the oil. Be sure to not overcrowd the basket.
Fry for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning once during cooking time, until
the vegetables are golden and crispy. Lift basket and let the oil drain
out. With a pair of tongs, place vegetables on layered paper towels
and season with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetables and serve
immediately.

DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Fresh or
Uncooked Foods

Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe o r purchased fresh,
not frozen. Read package label to indicate prepared, packaged
foods that are N OT precooked. If frozen, do not th aw; place foods
directly from pa ckage into preheated oil. If there are frozen
granules around prepared foods, set piece s on a paper towel and
pat dry. Moist vege tables will cause the oil to splatter.

Frying times may vary because of food temperature, quantity and
size of pieces. Best results are obtained when food is cooked in
small batches an d size of pieces is uniform. Check deep-fried
foods at the sho rtest times given; deep fr y until heated through.

Low Heat 32 5°F (165°C)

Breaded eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6 min.

Breaded portabella mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½ - 5 min.

Medium He at 355°F (180°C)

Frozen chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5½ - 6 min.

Breaded chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3½ - 4½ min.

Breaded, boneless chicken breasts . . . . . . . . . . .5½ - 6 min.

Breaded bone-in pork chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7½ - 8 min.

Chimichangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 7½ min.

Large shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 min.

High Heat 375°F (190°C)

Red potato chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 min.

Yam potato chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2½ min.

American Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 min.

Thin french fri es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3½ min.

Thick french fr ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3½ - 4 min.

Curly french fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½ - 5 min.

Egg rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6½ - 7

min.

DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Prepared Foods

Prepared foods l isted in this chart and b readed and precooked
prior to packaging. Do not thaw; place foods directly from package
into preheated oil. If there are frozen ice granu les around prepared
foods, set piec es on a paper towel and pat dry.

Use this char t as a guide to deep fr ying times. Best results ar e
obtained when fo od is cooked in small batches and size of pieces
is uniform. Check deep fried foods at the shortest times given;
deep fry un til heated through.

Low heat 32 5°F (165°C)

Onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6 min.

Medium heat 355°F (180°C)

Chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5½ - 6 min.

Chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 min.

Chicken pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 min.

Small mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2½ - 3 min.

Medium shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2½ min.

Small shrimp pops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 min.

High heat 375°F (190°C)

Large or fant ail shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 min.

Mozzarella sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 m in.

Halibut fish fillets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 3½ min.

Halibut fish balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 min.

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