I made these last night, and while they were yummy (great flavor!) they didn't turn out as crispy as those in the photo. I used enough oil (even measured with a ruler). The edges were crispy, but not the centers. I used the 1/4 cup scoop KAF sells to dispense, and flattened them out. I also have thermometers in my oven, so I know it was at the proper temperature. I worry that the patties soaked up too much oil before the oil got hot enough to start cooking them. Also, the patties in the photos look smaller than mine were. Any tips? Thanks! Hi Gayle - I tried both ways, heating the pan with oil in it first in the oven; or just doing it cold. Didn't seem to make a difference. But it might be our ovens here.... So I'd suggest, as you say, briefly and carefully heating the oil in the pan (in the oven) before plopping in the patties. I made mine about 3 tablespoons' worth, and patted them flat so they were the same thickness all the way across, edge to edge. I think that helps them fry evenly. Were yours burning at the edges before they were cooked across the center, so you had to turn them over? Or maybe you just needed to let them go longer before turning? PJH

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