Q: I just bought a deep fryer, and I love it! But clean-up is difficult, and I don't have the counter space to keep it out for multiple days. I have decided the best way to maximize its use is to do a lot of frying on one day. What I'm looking for are ideas or recipes for things that I can fry large batches of and then freeze...
...ideally things that I can reheat without the fryer but won't lose that nice crisp they get from it. If I can buy a bag of frozen, pre-fried foods at the store, why can't I do it myself?
Sent by Kim
Editor: Readers, any advice on this? What are the best foods to deep-fry and freeze, and what's the best way to reheat them?
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Falafel works. Also, try Sicilian meatballs. http://7th-taste.com/2010/12/06/sicilian-meatballs-nero-davola-italian-red-wine/
At Hanukkah, we have a big party, so I make latkes a week or two ahead of time, freeze them and then reheat them in the oven during the party so they are fresh and hot. I've found that the best way to reheat similar fried foods is to preheat the oven to 400 - 425, and put the food in frozen, and let heat for about 20 minutes (or until heated through). I've done this with other fritters and they always come out crispy on the outside, warm and delicious on the inside! And the best part: I can actually spend time talking and hanging out with people instead of being chained to the stove and smelling like fried potatoes!
homemade mozzarella cheese sticks?
Indian samosas.
It's not quite the answer to the question you asked, but one of the best uses I've found for my deep fryer is arancine:
http://italianfood.about.com/od/fritterssnacks/a/blr0030.htm
You don't fry them before you freeze them, but they freeze really well. They go from the freezer, to the deep fryer and into your belleh with ease - great for a weeknight meal and you can only take out what you need.
They're a bit of a PITA to make, but well worth it, because they freeze so well and cook up so easily.
Every time we have a party, someone asks for them!