Cooking times
The cooking times and the quantities of fat are only a guide, they may vary depending on quantities
and personal taste. For thicker foods (marked with an asterisk) and when cooking with 1 litre of
oil, turn the food halfway through frying to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Foods recommended for frying in 1 litre of oil can be cooked in 2 litres of oil if preferred, using the
same cooking temperature and time.
Cooks tip : when cooking battered foods or doughnuts, remove the wire basket to prevent food
sticking to it. Take great care when handling the food and use tongs. Gradually place the food in
the hot oil, submerging it an inch at a time to prevent it from sinking straight away.
Fresh foods Quantity Tempe- Quantity Time
of oil rature
Cooking time for fresh foods
Cooking time for frozen foods
Battered cod fillet 2 L 160°C 2 pieces 6-8 min.
Breaded camembert wedges 2 L 190°C 6 pieces 2-4 min.
Breaded chicken strips (chicken goujons) 2 L 180°C 8 pieces 5-6 min.
Breaded plaice fillet 1 L 160°C 1-2 pieces 5-7 min.
Chicken Kiev 2 L 180°C 2 pieces 12-14 min.
Fried chicken (leg portion) 2 L 180°C 2 pieces 15-20 min.
Fried whole mushrooms 2 L 150°C 200 g 4-6 min.
Fried onion rings 1 L 160°C 6-8 pieces 2-3 min.
Potato chicken croquettes 2 L 190°C 8-10 pieces 8-9 min.
Ring doughnuts 2 L 170°C 4 pieces 5-7 min.
Scotch eggs 2 L 170°C 2 pieces 6-8 min.
Apple fritters 2 L 170°C 4 pieces 4-6 min.
Chips Maximum quantity 2 L 190°C 1000 g 14-16 min.
Chips Quantity recommended for 2 L 190°C 550 g 7-9 min.
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Frozen foods Quantity Tempe- Quantity Time
of oil rature
American style thin cut chips 2 L 190°C 500 g 9-11 min.
Alphabites 1 L 190°C 16 pieces 3-4 min.
Battered cod fillets (large size) 2 L 190°C 2 pieces 11-13 min.
Breaded cod steaks 2 L 190°C 2-3 pieces 6-8 min.
Breaded fish nuggets 2 L 190°C 8 pieces 4-5 min.
Breaded mushrooms 2 L 190°C 16 pieces 4-5 min.
Breaded or battered onion rings 1 L 190°C 9-10 pieces 4-5 min.
Breaded whole plaice 1 L 190°C 1-2 pieces 7-9 min.
Breaded scampi 2 L 190°C 16 pieces 4-5 min.
Chicken nuggets 1 L 190°C 16 pieces 4-5 min.
Fish fingers 1 L 190°C 8 pieces 4-6 min.
Potato croquettes 2 L 190°C 8-10 pieces 5-6 min.
Chips Maximum quantity 2 L 190°C 750 g 11-13 min.
Chips Quantity recommended for 2 L 190°C 400 g 6-8 min.
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