How to Shallow Fry

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Start with an ordinary sauté or frying pan.. Add enough oil to partially submerge the food.. Heat the oil to 350-375°F (176-190°C).

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1

Start with an ordinary sauté or frying pan.

Step 1

Start with an ordinary sauté or frying pan.

2

Add enough oil to partially submerge the food.

Step 2

Add enough oil to partially submerge the food.

3

Heat the oil to 350-375°F (176-190°C).

Step 3

Heat the oil to 350-375°F (176-190°C).

4

Start with fresh or thawed ingredients.

Step 4

Start with fresh or thawed ingredients.

5

Add the food to the pan gently.

Step 5

Add the food to the pan gently.

6

Don't overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Don't overcrowd the pan.

7

Allow the food to cook for several minutes.

Step 7

Allow the food to cook for several minutes.

8

Look for a light brown finish before flipping.

Step 8

Look for a light brown finish before flipping.

9

Flip the food over to begin frying the opposite side.

Step 9

Flip the food over to begin frying the opposite side.

10

Keep an eye on the food while it cooks.

Step 10

Keep an eye on the food while it cooks.

11

Check the food's temperature with a kitchen thermometer.

Step 11

Check the food's temperature with a kitchen thermometer.

12

Remove the food from the oil carefully.

Step 12

Remove the food from the oil carefully.

13

Acquire special frying accessories for future meals.

Step 13

Acquire special frying accessories for future meals.

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