Has anyone tryed this with the 3qt chicken fryer as a deep frying combo?
1667684
It nests inside the 5 qt perfectly. I doubt very much it will fit in a smaller pot. Check dimensions.
1667685
We use it with our 5qt lodge dutch oven to cook chicken, fries, onion rings ect. it works great!
1685339
I've done it several times...works great. Also works great with a wok for stir-fry!!
688014
yes I own one of these cookers and it is so easy and fastto have a meal. I recommend a the deep fryer cook book because of so many uses for it.
371059
yes, i've done it a few times. don't put too much oil in and it will leave batter fragments at the bottom so pay attention. it cooks chicken fast.
751238
Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck... » Read More Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. « Show Less
1033011
i've been through three deep fryers,this the best one for home use,and you can make funnel cake in these>>very large frying area>>
2257
I would use something thick... we have tried different batters for different things.. veggies, etc... the key to this fryer is to not try to put to much in at a time. It's not a deep fryer that can put out a lot in short order.. it does a great job over time. We kind of use it like an appetizer fryer... a couple of things at a time..
745092
I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law and I know they fry things, including fish, in it. I'm not sure what you mean by 'deep frying'. I don't think it's deep enough to fry something that you'd want to submerge in oil. I know they love this fry pan.
1789289
Although I have not tried this, I believe it's entirely possible! I have cooked chicken, fish, vegetables and made meals for three adults using this skillet. I love it!! It saves me much time and cleaning -up.
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If you dip it in buttermilk and then the breadcrumbs or whatever, yes it will. As long as it's not dripping. If its dripping, the fan may blow all the liquid off the meat. The basket is not that big, room for about 3 legs or two breasts. The cooking is done by super-heated, recirculating air. That's why if you are doing fish sticks or chicken tenders, you need to spray a little cooking spray on the items so they have a little moisture and are not completely dried out. Aso, I believe they just came out with a larger capacity model. You might check that so you can make more fried chicken pieces at one time. If you dip it in buttermilk and then the breadcrumbs or whatever, yes it will. As long as it's not dripping. If its dripping, the fan may blow all the liquid off the meat. The basket is not that big, room for about 3 legs or two breasts. The cooking is done by super-heated, recirculating air. That's why if you are doing fish sticks or chicken tenders, you need to spray a little cooking spray on the items so they have a little moisture and are not completely dried out. Aso, I believe they just came out with a larger capacity model. You might check that so you can make more fried chicken... » Read More If you dip it in buttermilk and then the breadcrumbs or whatever, yes it will. As long as it's not dripping. If its dripping, the fan may blow all the liquid off the meat. The basket is not that big, room for about 3 legs or two breasts. The cooking is done by super-heated, recirculating air. That's why if you are doing fish sticks or chicken tenders, you need to spray a little cooking spray on the items so they have a little moisture and are not completely dried out. Aso, I believe they just came out with a larger capacity model. You might check that so you can make more fried chicken pieces at one time. « Show Less
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Since it is a large deep fryer. I would have to believe that you can cook just about anything friable in this unit.My opinion only.....
1271474
I think everybody should use this or pure Ghee as in a deep fryer would be awesome. As far as how long it would last I don't know. I guess experiment or contact the manufacturer. God bless you for going this route, I have had the same thought.
1217871
I'm not sure. I have never used it for deep frying. It is only two (2) inches deep. The temperature control seems accurate. It might work.
1708586
I never tried that, but I have made steaks in it and they turn out delicious. Chicken should fry really well in the Foreman pan.
1902563
Never tried. I usually use iron or stainless steel cookware for deep frying.
662707
The sides of this skillet are not high enough to hold enough oil to deep fry - approximately 2" high. Heated oil expands so it would be unsafe to use any more than 1/2" of oil in a shallow pan like this due to the probability of oil overheating and splattering/spillling out when food is added in. To safely deep fry you would need to use a boiler/pan with 5" or 6" sides so that oil won't spill over the sides when food is added in the heated oil.
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I haven't but don't think I would try it. I would get a deep fry/candy thermometer to be safe.Neil