Do you think it could be used with oil to fry corn dogs in if you clipped the corn dog stick at the top?
1766054
Definitely not. The stainless steel is not very heavy. Great for vegetables, though.
1766055
I have never tried it but I think it would work. I use it to cook corn on the cob in addition to my asparagus. I would agree that you would not put much oil in it. The steel pan is not very thick.
1766056
It doesn't have the multi-layer bottom necessary to prevent the oil from getting too hot.
1766057
The stainless steel isn't thick enough, and I think it would cause the oil to overheat, burning not only the oil; but, also the corn dogs.
1766058
I cook corn on the cob, boil eggs and pasta as well as asparagus and other veggies in mine, but I wouldn't try oil unless I watched it very carefully.
1562490
Unequivocally NO. That would be dangerous. You need an actual pressure fryer to do this. And they are available. Do a Google search (or Amazon).
1816754
I would hope so! Did you wash and dry it well after each use? I know you can just move the pan back and forth over the burner and that will keep the corn popping and keep it from burning. That's what we did in "the old days". We put oil and corn in a heavy large pan that had a long handle and put the lid on it and put it on the burner and moved it back and forth quickly and it worked great. I just need to find a large heavy old pot like my grandmother had if my Great Northtern Popcorn Popper Poops out.
979043
You can but it is not intended for frying and probably you will get everything sticked. Regards.
1557561
I never tried that. Can definitely be used for frying, but don't know how it works for deep frying
523142
This was a gift. I am unsure whether you can fry with it. Contact the manufacture on that question
699492
I've used Orville Redenbacher's butter flavoured oil, and some shake-on stuff that I bought at WalMart, and it's fine. I haven't experimented much as I prefer just to pop the corn and add butter and salt after it's popped.
1894233
I would say no, the coating should be dry to use this machine. Drop something wet into regular hot oil in a fry daddy.
198735
I've been using it that way, but if you notice that the clippers are slowing down or getting stuck use the oil.
702448
I would think so. Mine gets very hot....hot enough to fry. I would suggest using a pan with a thick bottom so that the heat is more uniform.
1235248
I would think so - you put it in with the oil and popcorn. Just adds salt / flavor to it.
1865155
Yes. you can..but only use cocunut oil inthe machine ,the other popcorn oils will not work ,will gum it up.
1553607
Yes I have used it with out oil or butter, and it seems to work ok. I prefer to use some butter it seems to start popping sooner and more corn seems to pop for me.
1223324
I don't think making fries from scratch would turn out too well in this product. It's possible, if you spray oil or butter spray on the potatoes. I cook store bought frozen fries without oil in it, and it tastes good, but not as good if they were really fried. My Big Boss works great. It doesn't make food taste as good as fried, but it's still worth it, in my opinion.
345532
Yes you can cook corn dogs. You can either cook them using the basket or you can remove the basket and just use the oil pan which gives a little more depth and room for more than what fits in the basket. I have used it for corn dogs several times and they turn out great with a nice crisp outer crust and moist soft breading beneath the crust and the dog is nice and juicy. If you get this unit I am sure you will be very happy with it. I hope this answers your question. ;-)
816363
I am not sure. I imagine you could, but how would you cook the dogs? If it's to clean the rollers I would recommend you turn the heat on to loosen the grease a little before you do. Another user says you can keep the heat off & just use the rollers.
465181
I think that depends upon what you are frying and how long the frying time takes. Example would be if you are frying "Country Fried Steak," that may degrade the oil faster due to fat/juices in the beef. On the other hand, frying "Tempura Zuccini" would not breakdown the oil as fast.