Breville vdf059 Instruction Booklet page 13

Conversion Table
The table below provides cooking guidelines for foods which are commonly deep fried. All
the foods have been fried using the oil at the MAX level.
The information given in this table is intended as a guide only. Timings and temperature
may vary according to food thickness, size and your own preference.
Food Type Weight / Quantity
Fresh frying chips 500g
Frozen frying chips 500g
Frozen scampi in 300g
breadcrumbs
Frozen plaice coated in 2 portions approx. 125g
batter/breadcrumbs each
Frozen cod/haddock 2 portions approx. 125g
coated in batter each
Fresh cod/haddock 2 portions approx. 125g
coated in batter each
Fresh prawns in batter 2 portions approx. 90g
each
Frozen cod fish fingers 10 fingers (300g pack)
Frozen chicken 2 portions approx. 100g
nuggets each
Frozen onion rings 2 portions approx. 100g
each
Vegetable fritters in 2 portions approx. 100g
batter each
Banana/fruit fritters 2 portions approx. 100g
each
When frying shop bought food items, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
When frying meats, ensure that they are piping hot throughout before serving..
Temp Approx. Frying
Time (minutes)
190ºC 12 - 15
190ºC 10 - 12
180ºC 4 - 6
180ºC 5 - 7
180ºC 8 - 12
190ºC 4 - 8
190ºC 3 - 5
180ºC 5 - 7
170ºC 8 - 10
190ºC 5 - 9
150ºC 2 - 5
150ºC 2 - 5
Comments
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
The scampi will go a deep golden
colour when cooked. Ensure food is
piping hot throughout.
Fry without the basket and use a fish
slice to remove the fish from the oil
once cooked.
Fry without the basket and use a fish
slice to remove the fish from the oil
once cooked.
Fry without the basket and use a fish
slice to remove the fish from the oil
once cooked.
Ensure food is piping hot throughout.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking. Ensure food is piping
hot throughout.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
Move the basket from side to side
once or twice during frying to ensure
even cooking.
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