Lesson 3 of 5 · Homemade Doughnuts

Frying doughnuts

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  • Intermediate
  • Doughnuts & Sweet Doughs
  • 6 min
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What you'll learn

Lesson 3 of 5

Fry doughnuts at the right oil temperature so they're golden outside, cooked through and never greasy.

  • Keep oil at 350–365°F
  • Fry a few at a time so the temperature holds
  • Drain on a rack, not paper

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Lesson notes from VanillaGoods

Oil temperature

Heat 2–3 inches of neutral oil in a heavy pot to 350–365°F (175–185°C) and clip a thermometer to the side. Too cool and the doughnuts absorb oil; too hot and they brown before the inside cooks.

Step by step

  • Lower doughnuts in gently, a few at a time
  • Fry about 1 minute per side for yeast doughnuts, until golden
  • Flip once with a spider or chopsticks
  • Let the oil return to temperature between batches
  • Drain on a wire rack set over a sheet pan

Safety

Never leave hot oil unattended, keep a lid nearby to smother any flare-up, and never add water to hot oil.

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