Hi
I stink at deep frying.
Most recently I bought a box of coconut shrimp with simple directions. Deep
fry at 375 for 2 1/2 minute. I even bought a thermometer. Does anyone
remember my grease fire that burnt a wall in my old house? :-) Funnel cake
gone wrong.

Well, I had the grease at 365, added the shrimp, in 45 seconds they burnt
and filled the house with smoke
Got them out of thwere fast, before the oil was flavored. Got the oil down
to 250 and the next batch came out perfect in 1.5 minutes.

Why such a difference in time and temp than the directions said?
Well, at least I stink at cooking the least healthful food and I'm ok with
foods that are better for us :-)
Tara