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Frying doughs and sweets

Doughnuts, churros and fritters often have a precise dough shape and may use more than one cooking stage. Compare the source’s size and method before heating the oil.

Before you cook:Treat every time as a starting point; use the source’s color and texture cue.Control oil temperature →

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Oil and air fryer starting points for doughs & sweets
FoodIn oilIn the air fryerDoneness check
Hush puppies365–375°F (185–190°C)Deep fry · 2–2½ minNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Corn fritters375°F (190°C)Shallow fry · 2 min per sideNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Yeast doughnuts350°F (175°C)Shallow fry · no more than 1 min per sideNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Cake doughnuts365–375°F (185–190°C)Deep fry · 1 min + 1 min + 30 sec375°F (190°C)about 5 min (holes 3–4 min)they have risen to the surface and been turned twice
Beignets360°F (180°C)Deep fry · by colorNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Churros365°F (185°C)Deep fry · 3 min per batch375°F (190°C)15–20 mingolden brown all over
Funnel cake375°F (190°C)Shallow fry · 2 min per sideNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Apple fritters375°F (190°C)Shallow fry · by colorNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown on both sides
Zeppole375°F (190°C)Deep fry · 3–3 1/2 minNo sourced air fryer entrygolden and puffed
Sopapillas400°F (205°C)Deep fry · by colorNo sourced air fryer entrypuffed and golden
Tortilla chips350°F (175°C)Deep fry · by colorNo sourced air fryer entrycrisp and golden
Taco shells350°F (175°C)Shallow fry · 30 sec per halfNo sourced air fryer entrycrisp and golden brown
Frybread375°F (190°C)Shallow fry · 45–60 sec per sideNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown
Mandazi350°F (175°C)Deep fry · 2–3 min per sideNo sourced air fryer entrygolden brown

Times and settings are starting points from the linked source recipes, not guarantees for every piece or machine. Check the food page for its size and method. Safe internal temperatures come from FoodSafety.gov where applicable.

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