Ah, the freezer aisle hero. You know, the bag of pre-breaded strips you bought when you swore you’d “meal prep” but never did. Frozen strips need about 4 to 6 minutes, but there’s a catch.
Don’t thaw them first! Dumping frozen meat into hot oil is a recipe for spitting, hissing chaos. Keep them frozen solid, and add an extra minute to your cook time. Also, expect your oil temperature to drop a bit—so start it a little hotter, like 365°F.
And for the love of all that is crunchy, pat them dry if there’s any frost on them. Water + hot oil = a trip to the burn unit. You’ve been warned.
