Re: Deep fryer? Help!
One of my favorite cookbook authors, Marcella Hazan, wrote that she feels most comfortable in the kitchen when she's frying. I remember thinking, "Seriously? Why??" But she was inspiring enough to get me to try it.
Every couple of years I deep fry something for a special occasion - falafel for a Birthday dinner, donuts for someone's Science Fair experiment, that sort of thing. We use a dutch oven or other deep pot with a thermometer, watch the temp closely (too hot and it splatters more) and cover with a splatter screen. The screen dramatically reduces the mess. I only do it when I am prepared to clean up, though. My family is like Lisa's, but 25% might be generous.
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