Deep fryer makes its annual appearance

[sentrydriver]

We have a deep fryer which is in a box in the garage for 363 days a year. It comes out for Mardi Gras every year. Today we fried up a big batch of chicken for the gumbo. We threw in a few shrimp for po’ boys tonight.

 

[TexLaw]

Nice! You got me jonesing a bit.

I also had a deep fryer that we also brought out rarely. It finally died. After that, I went back to basics and have just used a Dutch oven. It not only works better, but it's an excellent multitasker. We actually deep fry more often.

Now, I'm not trying to talk you out of a great family ritual. Far from it! You might want to check out a Dutch oven for other frying, though.

 

[Rhody]

Looks delicious

 

[sentrydriver]

Nice! You got me jonesing a bit.

I also had a deep fryer that we also brought out rarely. It finally died. After that, I went back to basics and have just used a Dutch oven. It not only works better, but it's an excellent multitasker. We actually deep fry more often.

Now, I'm not trying to talk you out of a great family ritual. Far from it! You might want to check out a Dutch oven for other frying, though.

Agree, we use our Le Crueset Dutch oven for deep frying typically. For large batches of chicken or coconut beer battered shrimp, we still like the convenience of the fry basket.

 

[kelbro]

You put the battered fried chicken in your gumbo?

 

[sentrydriver]

You put the battered fried chicken in your gumbo?

It’s just coated, not thickly battered. My wife learned how to make it when she was stationed in Biloxi.

 

[kelbro]

It’s just coated, not thickly battered. My wife learned how to make it when she was stationed in Biloxi.

Interesting. May have to try that some time.