So here’s your cheat sheet: preheat oil to 350°F, drop in frozen strips (no thawing, you lunatic), fry 3-5 minutes in small batches, flip halfway, drain on a rack. That’s it. You’ll never guess, squint, or panic-text your mom again.
Now, about the dipping sauce: ranch is fine, honey mustard is acceptable, but if you make a sauce from sriracha and mayo, you are a kitchen god. The strips are ready. The oil is hot. Your appetite is roaring. Go fry like the crispy champion you were born to be—and don’t burn your tongue.