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Post by Apple on Feb 21, 2018 11:57:18 GMT -5
There has to be at least a few people who use a deep fryer!
I'm looking for a good batter/breading recipe to use on a variety of different foods. Every now and then I just crave something deep fried, so give me what you've got. I'd like to keep a jar on hand that can be mixed up in small portions, or a lot at once.
I made a copycat blooming onion the other night, and while it was good, I want to try something else. While I did the onion, I also threw in a few asparagus spears, and they turned out really good too.
Methods also welcomed. I've made chips, fries, the onion, and asparagus. My son has done some chicken strips that turned out well.
Oh, and if you have a great beer battered fries recipe, I'd love that too!
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Post by haapai on Feb 21, 2018 16:15:15 GMT -5
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Post by Apple on Feb 21, 2018 16:29:29 GMT -5
I prefer "known" recipes.
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Post by haapai on Feb 21, 2018 16:57:04 GMT -5
Better Homes and Gardens then, but if you're dealing with beer-battered anything, the devil is in the draining.
Look, I'm willing to overlook the basic unhealthiness of deep-frying stuff, but "beer-battered" takes things to a new level of not-good-for-you. It browns up so fast and, if put on too thickly, is basically a blanket of oil-sponge.
It's pretty much a sin for me to be giving you tips on how to beer-batter stuff this early in Lent. Not because it would be too luxurious, but because your ticker couldn't handle it.
Be healthy, get obsessed with tempura. You'll live longer.
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Post by Apple on Feb 21, 2018 17:11:46 GMT -5
Better Homes and Gardens then, but if you're dealing with beer-battered anything, the devil is in the draining. Look, I'm willing to overlook the basic unhealthiness of deep-frying stuff, but "beer-battered" takes things to a new level of not-good-for-you. It browns up so fast and, if put on too thickly, is basically a blanket of oil-sponge. It's pretty much a sin for me to be giving you tips on how to beer-batter stuff this early in Lent. Not because it would be too luxurious, but because your ticker couldn't handle it. Be healthy, get obsessed with tempura. You'll live longer. I eat from the garden all summer, can my own food, make pretty much everything from scratch, and very rarely drink (a few drinks a year), rarely do fast food. I'm good with deep frying on occasion. The tips for beer battered stuff will be good for me to keep in mind, since I've never done anything with it.
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 21, 2018 17:26:46 GMT -5
a friend of mine brings this pretty amazing jalapeno lager with her from PA when she comes up for a long weekend. roommate and I aren't really big beer drinkers, but it makes amazing batters. we loosely follow this for onion rings, adding more seasonings to taste (cumin, cayenne, etc) and no joke, this KFC copycat recipe for fried chicken on its own. chicken and waffles is a little more complicated. the waffles are jalapeno cheddar, without the extra cheese melted on top. the chicken is a two-step that includes a buttermilk soak. I've got a deep fryer and an air fryer. the only thing I would caution is that the onion rings do not work well in the air fryer, they stick too much. enjoy, please pass my apologies along to your arteries.
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Post by Apple on Feb 21, 2018 17:59:57 GMT -5
a friend of mine brings this pretty amazing jalapeno lager with her from PA when she comes up for a long weekend. roommate and I aren't really big beer drinkers, but it makes amazing batters. we loosely follow this for onion rings, adding more seasonings to taste (cumin, cayenne, etc) and no joke, this KFC copycat recipe for fried chicken on its own. chicken and waffles is a little more complicated. the waffles are jalapeno cheddar, without the extra cheese melted on top. the chicken is a two-step that includes a buttermilk soak. I've got a deep fryer and an air fryer. the only thing I would caution is that the onion rings do not work well in the air fryer, they stick too much. enjoy, please pass my apologies along to your arteries. Haha, and thank you! The only previous experience I have with a deep fryer was when I worked in a pizza restaurant with buffet, and the batter mix came in a bag (with the times for each item on a sheet on the wall). Sometimes I really miss those fried potato slices though! (similar to Shakey's Nojos, since the boss used to run a Shakey's franchise before branching off on his own). We've had a small fryer for a year now, and have barely used it. I don't like to waste time, food, and calories trying to find "the one" (like I did with a cookie recipe...)
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 21, 2018 18:09:44 GMT -5
cheers, I understand completely. the first year I lived in my house, the guest room basically had a revolving door, so I had lots of "lab rats" to quality test things. the consensus settled on the links I posted, with some tweaks to taste. the best part was that I wasn't stuck with tons of leftovers, too. as far as frying, I've found the best results with peanut oil (as long as nobody has allergies) or canola. the onion rings have always done the best with canola, not really sure why that is. and I know you're out west, I'm on the east coast. what's Shakey's? closer to a McDonald's or a Five Guys? I've never heard of it before.
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Post by irishpad on Feb 21, 2018 18:29:44 GMT -5
and I know you're out west, I'm on the east coast. what's Shakey's? closer to a McDonald's or a Five Guys? I've never heard of it before. We had some Shakey's here in the upper Midwest. They were pizza palors. Not sure if the same for Apple
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 21, 2018 20:46:43 GMT -5
Have fun! DH disposed of our deep fryer a few years ago. I miss it.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 21, 2018 23:32:04 GMT -5
Cornstarch in your batter will make the results more crispy.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 21, 2018 23:35:04 GMT -5
Oh, and don't pile your cooked chicken or whatever on a paper towel on a plate.
Use a raised rack, where air can circulate. Otherwise, your food will get soggy.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 21, 2018 23:43:59 GMT -5
I usually wing it, depending on what ingredients I have on hand.
I dip seasoned fish or chicken in beaten egg with a bit of hot sauce, something fizzy, like beer or even 7-Up. You can also use buttermilk.
Then dredge the meat in flour with corn starch, a bit of baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, S&P and whatever other spices you like.
I have no quantities, sorry, I cook by feel.
Sometimes I make a batter instead, but it's basically the same ingredients.
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 21, 2018 23:49:32 GMT -5
you wing it? lol...
sorry. just struck me as funny in a thread asking for batter recipes for fried chicken. 😛
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 21, 2018 23:50:44 GMT -5
See what I did there?
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Post by Apple on Feb 22, 2018 0:15:11 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone! I'm sure I'll do things by feel more once I get a handle on it, but tips and recipes are great.
Yes, Shakey's was a pizza place, and then he (my former boss) did his own. I loved the mojos (and my boss's nojos-- can't violate the copyright there), so I will definitely be trying the copycat version. Digging into the bottom of a bin of potatoes would freeze my arms to the elbows, and send tingles up to my shoulders, but once they were cooked they were so good (with a little bleu cheese dressing to dip them in). He went out of business right after I left for my current career, so I haven't had those in years.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 22, 2018 1:59:40 GMT -5
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 22, 2018 2:23:38 GMT -5
it does, until you realize it calls for more ketchup than gochujang. maybe tweak with tomato paste, a little water, and your own 57 spices?
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 22, 2018 3:25:23 GMT -5
I tweak everything. That's why I don't bake.
Baking has to be exact.
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Post by Apple on Feb 22, 2018 11:17:16 GMT -5
I wonder if this is what my son made the other night while I was out of town. He called to ask where I moved the ginger to, if we had any sesame seeds or potato starch, and where something else was. I'll have to remind him I said he had to make some for me...
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Post by Apple on Feb 22, 2018 11:21:39 GMT -5
Have fun! DH disposed of our deep fryer a few years ago. I miss it. This one will go with my son when he leaves, since it was his Christmas present. Then I'll have to decide whether I replace it or not.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 22, 2018 15:00:53 GMT -5
it does, until you realize it calls for more ketchup than gochujang. maybe tweak with tomato paste, a little water, and your own 57 spices? I would use Thai Sweet Chili Sauce instead of ketchup.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 14:36:40 GMT -5
Take enough mince for the number of people. Fry until cooked. Add baked beans, chopped plum tomatoes with plenty of juice. Stir and heat in pan. Add gravy Granules and mix with desired amount of curry powder. When properly mixed put in dish in oven. Mash boiled potatoes and cover meat mixture. Add good helping of cheese on top and melt under grill. Serve with pineapple rings.
After meal take siesta.
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Post by weltschmerz on Mar 12, 2018 14:40:48 GMT -5
What are gravy granules?
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Post by trevorw2539 on Mar 12, 2018 15:36:07 GMT -5
Gravy powder in granules (small lumps - like demerara sugar).. Granules dissolve in the Plum Tomato juice rather than making separate gravy.
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Post by weltschmerz on Mar 12, 2018 15:57:23 GMT -5
I've never seen that here. I guess it's a US thing.
We do have gravy powder.
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Post by Artemis Angel Kiss on Mar 12, 2018 17:05:13 GMT -5
Shore lunch breading.
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