Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDotty Dumpling's DowrySample Basket Recipe

Sample Basket Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

One pound of deep-fried greatness! Includes French fries, cheese curds, deep-fried mushrooms, onion rings, and Mac-n-cheese wedges.

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Ingredients

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Fried Items

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oil

    In a large deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Fry the French Fries

    Carefully add the French fries to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Fry the Cheese Curds

    Add the cheese curds to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Add the deep-fried mushrooms to the hot oil and fry until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Onion Rings

    Fry the onion rings in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Fry the Mac-n-Cheese Wedges

    Finally, add the Mac-n-cheese wedges to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Assemble the Basket

    In a serving basket or platter, arrange the French fries, cheese curds, deep-fried mushrooms, onion rings, and Mac-n-cheese wedges. Serve hot.

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