If you are deep frying chicken, how can you tell that it's done, other than taking it out and cutting into it?

Question

If you are deep frying chicken, how can you tell that it's done, other than taking it out and cutting into it?

Answer 1

Poke it with a fork all the way down to the bone. If the juices run clear, it's done. Be sure to go all the way to the bone.

Answer 2

restaurant standards call for 170 degrees sustained for 15 seconds

Answer 3

it will start to rise to the top and the frying process will slow down.

Answer 4

Test it with a meat thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees.

Answer 5

Buy a food thermometer. It should be 165 degrees or higher. That's the safest way!

Answer 6

My mother always taught me, if you have a large pan and PLENTY of cooking oil, even the largest piece of chicken takes only 15 minutes with the lid on. You only uncover the chicken if you are turning it.

Good Luck!