CAN THIS SAFELY BE USED FOR DEEP FRYING?
473553
Opinions differ, but I use olive oil for everything (being from an Italian family) - so I don't see why not. I've read that all those smoking temperatures don't really mean all that much. (I don't deep fry a lot, more often pan fry or saute.)
473554
I haven't use Zoe Organic oil for deep frying I use it sparely because of the cost. I imagine you can use it for deep frying becauseof the texture and taste.
473555
I wouldn't recommend it. Olive oil has a low smoke point & some nutritionists believe that heating negates its health benefits.
310629
I'm not 100% sure. This is not as deep as the fryer so I do not believe that it will sit far enough into the deep fryer, the handle will stop it from going down into the oil. I use it in a 5 quart dutch oven on the stovetop.Hope this helps.
1915266
No, we used it a few times for frying bacon, but it's not as deep as I wanted. If you cook a lot of bcon at one time, you may have to remove some of the grease or it will run over!
2244946
I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp. I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.
612630
According to Google..490 degrees. It should be fine for deep frying. I have not tried it, so I am not speaking from "experience"
748190
Never tried, we use ours to heat oil and fry fish. sorry. But we love it for that.
451083
I'm not sure. I have used it for regular cooking and for salad dressing. I learned about it on Dr. Oz so you may ask him or just search it on the net. I searched it and is says yes but, you may want to search and read to decided for yourself. Search "is rice bran oil for deep frying". Good luck. I like using it.
2244948
i would not use if for a deep fryer. The digital part is plastic and it would melt if attached to fryer or if left near heat source. It is used for checking meat temps. Package says not to use in oven or grill.
1795097
Yes! I have used it to fry fish snd stir frys. But the oil gets hotter faster. So be careful using it. I love it.
1080837
I agree with Kim I have only used mine for deep frying and it should work on any cooking method but for me a smaller thermometer that can be tucked away in a drawer would be more convenient for daily use as this is a very large thermometer that sits in a deep pot and requires a large storage area.
1768830
I would think you could use it for that. The pan is sturdy and not lightweight and deep enough to fry without having the oil too close to the surface. Obviously not for a large batch. I will say I haven't tried it. Otherwise those who have used it for this purpose can probably answer more accurately.
580659
Like Clive I have never used my grater without the bowl that came with it. I would not recommend using it over a deep fryer as the potential for grease fire could be a big problem.
1404181
Maybe, but I'm not sure how safe that would be. If the oil was only 1/2" deep it might be okay. The temperature should go high enough, but it is not designed for it. I would look at a dedicated deepfryer instead.
454445
Yes, I have deep fried in this and it works great. I don't know the exact temp as thereis no degrees on it but it heats up great and I have boiled vegetables etc.
1038595
I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER are the ones I have the most luck with. I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER... » Read More I don't think I would try to deep fry with this. It works ok to pan sauté. You have to cook slower and lower temp because it tends to burn. However, the problem with lower temp is it tends to absorb the oil more quickly. This stuff sucks up any "moisture" as it is, so probably would suck the oil up quickly now matter what the temp of the oil. I think I prefer cooking with oat FIBER (not oat bran or oat flour) over the coconut flour. I started a low carb diet 3 months ago and have ordered several different flours. So far the almond flour, flax meal and the above mentioned oat FIBER are the ones I have the most luck with. « Show Less
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.
152026
I haven't but don't think I would try it. I would get a deep fry/candy thermometer to be safe.Neil