Post by justme on Jul 23, 2020 15:30:11 GMT 1
Folks, after many years of frying chicken different ways with very mixed results, I have decided that pressure frying is the only way to go. Yes, it CAN be done safely at home. If there is any interest, maybe I'll post a writeup. In the meantime, the guy in the video linked below goes over any safety concerns with pressure frying in great detail. I don't use his breading technique though. I would like to get an induction hot plate like his so I can fry outside. As good as it smells before dinner, the lingering smell for the next 1-2 days is too much inside.
I modded the vent tube and weight on my Magefesa pressure cooker to get 12 PSI just like a Henny Penny commercial pressure fryer. They have been making them for decades, so I figure they know the best pressure. I found that the safety valve pops open at about 13 PSI. I think 12 PSI is perfect. The Magefesa only cooks at 7-8 PSI as it comes from the manufacturer. A company called Pro Selections used to demo them at RV and boat shows and marketed them specifically for pressure frying. I have their manual.
I tried the WearEver Chicken Bucket too.
I got one in mint condition at auction. It also fries at 7-8 PSI just like the unmodified Magefesa. It worked great, but it was too small. I could only fry 2 thighs or 3 drumsticks at a time. I got it for a great price and sold it for double. Ones in mint condition are in high demand.
I modded the vent tube and weight on my Magefesa pressure cooker to get 12 PSI just like a Henny Penny commercial pressure fryer. They have been making them for decades, so I figure they know the best pressure. I found that the safety valve pops open at about 13 PSI. I think 12 PSI is perfect. The Magefesa only cooks at 7-8 PSI as it comes from the manufacturer. A company called Pro Selections used to demo them at RV and boat shows and marketed them specifically for pressure frying. I have their manual.
I tried the WearEver Chicken Bucket too.
I got one in mint condition at auction. It also fries at 7-8 PSI just like the unmodified Magefesa. It worked great, but it was too small. I could only fry 2 thighs or 3 drumsticks at a time. I got it for a great price and sold it for double. Ones in mint condition are in high demand.