Deep Fryer Buying Guide

Deep fryers can fry up a versatile range of meals and ingredients from mains to side dishes, appetizers and snacks. Their simple to use functions make it easy to operate both within a commercial kitchen or within the comfort of your own home.

Interested? Then Leading Catering Equipment has you covered, we sell fryers from the best global catering equipment brands. Our fryers vary in both size and features, so it’s important to know which deep fryer is most suited to your kitchen.

In this guide we look at deep fryers more closely, to help you make the right decision and select the most compatible one with full knowledge on the variety out there and the processes involved - whether you’re operating one within your restaurant, takeaway shop or home.

WHAT IS A DEEP FRYER?

A deep fryer, as mentioned, fries a range of foods and ingredients, this can include meat (beef and chicken), fruit and veggies, pastries and potato-based dishes such as fries and chips.

The process involves heating fats and oils to craft a crispy and more flavoursome dish.

Fried foods are some of the most popular, globally, both in Western and Eastern cultures, so it’s no wonder fried dishes are always a welcome inclusion on many menus.

Deep fryers come in different shapes and sizes. This list includes free standing fryers, benchtop and countertop, with each one aligned to use in a specific manner. You can also select from a single or double pan deep fryer.

PROCESS & PRICE

Deep Fryers help you heat large volumes of fat and oil to a certain temperature before placing your food or ingredients inside. This process then involves frying the immersed food, creating a crispier and tastier meal for consumption.

After the frying process, you’ll need to dry off or drain the immersed food/ingredients to get rid of any excess fats or oils. Then, you’re ready to serve and eat!

Depending on what you purchase these fryers can change in how they both operate and what functions they provide. Commercial fryers obviously allow further functionality and extras but are otherwise quite costly. By contrast, you can find numerous affordable fryers for domestic use, but their operational efficiency may be limited in comparison.

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining your deep fryer is another important point to consider.

Deep fryers can easily get messy and unkempt from the fats and oils heating up a huge range of different foods – this means, for the sake of keeping the expensive fryer in the long run – regularly cleaning will need to be done.

Changing the oil regularly and cleaning daily is important. Not cleaning or changing the oil can greatly affect both the taste and look of your dishes.

You’ll need to let the oil drain and cool off, then clean the interior with warm, soapy water. You’ll then need to use a cleaning agent after you’ve drained the water for that extra shine, hygiene and overall maintenance. There are many processes you can consider, but these are some of the basic steps.

You’ll then need to make sure your fryer is then completely dried off before recommencing frying.

CHOOSING

A deep fryer is a great choice in providing a popular option for your patrons and potentially generating further interest from the public. Fried foods are highly sought-after dishes, but there always needs to be consideration on what fryer to choose and whether it’s commercially viable for your business.

It’s difficult to ascertain how popular adding fried dishes to your menu will prove to be in the long run, so it’s sometimes down to taking that uncertain leap of faith. To make the best decision you’ll need primarily factor in both features and costs.

Ask yourself: What functions would I look for in a deep fryer? Where would I use it? Does my budget allow for a deep fryer within my kitchen?

Considering these questions, as well as the helpful advice and guidance from our team, will enable you to make the most informed decision.

Regardless, deep fryers are some of the most important and popular appliances in kitchens across the globe. Fried foods will always have a customer base for their flavoursome crispy taste and versatility. In addition to deep fryers, a bain marie can also be a valuable piece of equipment in many kitchens, as it allows for gentle heating and holding of sauces, soups, and other delicate dishes.