So, how long to cook fried? It depends on what you’re frying, how hot your oil is, and what you’re aiming for. The coolest part? Once you learn to watch and listen, you don’t need a timer at all.
Start with the guidelines above, adjust for your own kitchen, and soon you’ll be frying like you’ve been doing it your whole life. And if you mess up? That’s okay—most mistakes are still edible with enough hot sauce. Happy frying, friend.