Deep Fryers: Useful Information

For one, if deep fryers smoke at normalthe oil. The heating element must be placed into
temperatures, it’s definitely time to replacethe well before the oil is added. Aroma Co.
the oil. You should also be wary of strongly Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 
discolored oil or oil that emits even a somewhatRecipe for Shrimp TempuraIngredients:
rancid smell. Both of these can indicate oil that has2 1/2 qts. Vegetable oil for deep frying,  Salt and
turned. Many deep fryers allow you to removeblack pepper to taste.  2 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, peeled,
the oil after each use, which many chefsdeveined
recommend. The method of choice is placing that2/3 cup Cornstarch, more if needed 
oil in a cool, dark place. In this way, the oil shouldTempura Batter:
be good for upwards of three months.1 1/2 cups Cold water,  2 tsp. Baking powder,  1
FAQs:1/2 cups Flour,  1/2 cup Sesame oil
Q: The unit is set up and plugged in, the heatingMethod:
element is set into the well and has the proper1. Fill the inner pot with oil. Preheat oil to 375°F
amount of oil, but the oil is still not heating up.(Fry), set timer to 1 hour, press "ON". Place frying
What’s wrong?basket into oil to preheat.
A: Look under the unit to check that the two2. Combine tempura batter ingredients in a
rubber feet on the bottom of the unit aremedium size bowl. Batter should be fairly thin -
securely in place. Ensure the safety switch, justadd more water if necessary.
below the control panel (located at the top of the3. Dry shrimp with paper towels. Season with salt
heating element), is pushed in. It must be pushedand pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. Dip into
in for the unit to function. Be sure that the deeptempura batter. Place shrimp in preheated fryer
fryer unit is set up properly. If the deep fryer isbasket. Carefully lower into hot oil, raise basket to
setup correctly yet is not functioning, press theremove the shrimp.
red reset button.  Aroma Co.4. Deep fry until batter is lightly brown and crisp.
Q: Is it safe to place the heating element directlyDrain on paper towels. Turn the unit off. Serve
into the oil?with tempura dipping sauce or your choice of
A: Yes. These deep fryers were specificallysauce.
designed for the heating element to sit directly in