deep fryer vs oven converter

How To Make deep fryer vs oven converter

• Step 1
  Certain food only & not all fried food can be alternatively cooked in an oven. Vegetables such as eggplants, onions, tomatoes, etc. meats such as fish, tender chicken, sausages & lamb can be oven "fried" in an oven by applying or coating them with less oil, salt & spices.
• Step 2
  POULTRY: Deep-frying is a common alternative to baking turkeys & chickens, which sometimes produces a dry bird. An 8 - 12 lb turkey takes about 3 hours to reach it's safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Deep-frying the same sized bird could take as little as 24 minutes. Both methods require the bird to sit for about 20 minutes before you begin carving. Using a deep fryer necessitates constant monitoring for safety & to confirm the temperature stays at 350 degrees F., while baking allows you more freedom in the kitchen in addition to a healthier meal.
• Step 3
  POTATOES: Potatoes have been America's favorite deep-fried snack food for over 50 years, according to Northern Plains Potato Growers Association. Switching from potato chips or french fries, to a lower-fat baked potato can be part of a healthier overall diet. Deep-frying potatoes for french fries can be a messy process, but each batch of fries takes about 6 - 8 minutes, cooking in oil preheated to 325 degrees F. for the first 3 - 4 minutes & 375 degrees F. for the last 3 - 4 minutes. You can bake fries in a 400 - 450 degrees F. oven in 25 - 45 minutes, turning them at least once during their baking time.
• Step 4
  CONVECTION COOKING: Food is cooked in one of five ways: conduction, radiation, excitation, induction & convection. Oven-cooking & deep-frying are both forms of convection cooking, meaning heat is carried to the food by another source. In the case of deep-frying food, the convection's source is the hot oil. In the oven, on the other hand, the convection's source is the hot air. Oil is significantly denser than air, making deep-frying a much faster form of convection cooking than oven-baking.
• Step 5
  CONVERSION TIPS: Since oven-baking works by using heated air, many dishes tend to dry out during baking. Marinating meats or dredging food first in egg whites then in a bread crumb or crunchy cereal can help seal in moisture during baking. Also, baking at higher temperatures for less time can produce a roasted food, which works well for potatoes & other vegetables after lightly coating them with cooking spray. If lower-fat recipes sound tasteless, add zest to your baked foods with extra seasonings before & after cooking.
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