commercial deep fat fryers Do you own or manage a commercial kitchen that would benefit from commercial deep fat fryers? There are many reasons why a commercial catering operation would want to use this method of cooking. Here are some of the advantages that you can expect by having a commercial deep fryer:

  • Speed of cooking with a commercial deep fat fryer

The time it takes to cook food in a deep fryer compared to other methods of cooking is significantly less. This is because heat transfers faster between a hot liquid and solid food than any other method of cooking. The larger and more dense the food you are cooking, the more you will see these benefits.  Fast food restaurants use deep frying because their customers love the taste of the food as well as the ease and speed.

  • Deep frying Improves taste

Food cooked in a deep fryer always tastes better than food cooked by other methods. Deep Commercial chip scuttles frying the food does a better job at sealing in the flavour of the food, and ensuring meat is tender.

  • Cooks a vast variety of foods

Deep frying is ideal for making a variety of delicious foods in a style that is most appealing. Chances are the foods you crave the most are deep fried. Foods that are ideal for deep frying include:

  • Chips
  • Onion rings
  • Breaded chicken
  • Fish
  • Sausages
  • Doughnuts
  • Pastries

Is it better to use gas or electric power for commercial deep fat fryers?

There is no clear answer to which is better, but here are some things to consider:

  • Electric fryers are cheaper to buy and are best suited for low to medium volume needs. If your kitchen has high volumes of fried products, then we would recommend a gas powered fryer.
  • Initial purchase costs may be higher, but a gas fryer will be cheaper to run.
  • Despite this, advances in the technology of electric fryers means running costs are significantly reducing.

 

Do I need a chip scuttle?

A chip scuttle is the ideal accompaniment to a fryer. It will not only keep your fried foods hot and customer ready but will keep your food fresh. A chip scuttle is a key factor in reducing food waste. Profit is a priority in all businesses and therefore reduced food waste is essential.

These are the main facts and advantages for using commercial deep fat fryers in a commercial kitchen. If you want to cook food quickly that is more tender and flavoursome then you should invest in a deep fryer. Once you experience foods cooked in a deep fryer, it's hard to go back to the other conventional ways of cooking.

For advice and guidance on buying the right commercial catering equipment, please feel free to call our experts on 01934 23600 - we're always happy to help.