| For one, if deep fryers smoke at normal | | | | the oil. The heating element must be placed into |
| temperatures, it’s definitely time to replace | | | | the 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 somewhat | | | | Recipe for Shrimp TempuraIngredients: |
| rancid smell. Both of these can indicate oil that has | | | | 2 1/2 qts. Vegetable oil for deep frying, Salt and |
| turned. Many deep fryers allow you to remove | | | | black pepper to taste. 2 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, peeled, |
| the oil after each use, which many chefs | | | | deveined |
| recommend. The method of choice is placing that | | | | 2/3 cup Cornstarch, more if needed |
| oil in a cool, dark place. In this way, the oil should | | | | Tempura 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 heating | | | | Method: |
| element is set into the well and has the proper | | | | 1. 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 two | | | | 2. Combine tempura batter ingredients in a |
| rubber feet on the bottom of the unit are | | | | medium size bowl. Batter should be fairly thin - |
| securely in place. Ensure the safety switch, just | | | | add more water if necessary. |
| below the control panel (located at the top of the | | | | 3. Dry shrimp with paper towels. Season with salt |
| heating element), is pushed in. It must be pushed | | | | and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. Dip into |
| in for the unit to function. Be sure that the deep | | | | tempura batter. Place shrimp in preheated fryer |
| fryer unit is set up properly. If the deep fryer is | | | | basket. Carefully lower into hot oil, raise basket to |
| setup correctly yet is not functioning, press the | | | | remove 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 directly | | | | Drain 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 specifically | | | | sauce. |
| designed for the heating element to sit directly in | | | | |