Deep Fryer Cooking Times: 22+ Foods
Submerging food in hot oil. Maximum crispiness and golden color. Find the exact time and temperature for 22+ foods below.
Deep Fryer Cook Times Chart
| Food ▲ | Temp ? | Time | Safe Temp ? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamari | 375°F | 2-3 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Chicken Tenders | 350°F | 4-6 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Wings | 375°F | 8-12 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Deep Fried Chicken | 350°F | 12-18 min | 165°F | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Corn Dogs | 375°F | 3-5 min | 165°F | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Frozen Fries | 375°F | 2-4 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Ice Cream | 375°F | See page | n/a | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Oreos | 375°F | 2-3 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Pickles | 375°F | 2-4 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| Deep Fried Turkey | 350°F | 36-48 min | 165°F | deep-fry |
| Empanadas | 350°F | 3-5 min | n/a | Prepared Dishes |
| French Fries | 375°F | 2-4 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Fried Catfish | 350°F | 5-8 min | 145°F | deep-fry |
| Fried Chicken (Pan/Deep) | 350°F | 12-18 min | 165°F | deep-fry |
| Fried Okra | 375°F | 3-5 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| Fried Shrimp | 350°F | 2-4 min | 145°F | deep-fry |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 350°F | 2-3 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Pakora (Deep Fry) | 350°F | 3-5 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Samosa (Deep Fry) | 325°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Tater Tots | 375°F | 2-3 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Tempura Vegetables | 350°F | 2-4 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| Whole Turkey | 350°F | 36-48 min | 165°F | Poultry |
Showing 22 foods. Click column headers to sort. Times are for standard portions at the recommended temperature.
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