The popularity of fried foods can be seen in both the variety of what
we fry, and the number of establishments doing the frying. Whether
it is fried candy bars at the county fair, french fries as the football
game concession stand, fresh donuts at the local diner or appetizers
at a fine dining restaurant, fried foods are great sellers for everyone.
Commercial fryers come in many forms and sizes. Determining which fryer
is right for you starts by understanding the basics and deciding where
fried foods fit in your overall offering as well as your physical
space. One of the first considerations is your heat source. Commercial
electric fryers offer efficient heating and quick recovery between
heating cycles and are available in both countertop and floor models.
Commercial gas fryers work with either liquid propane or natural gas
and provide rapid start-ups. Both countertop and floor models are
available for gas fryers as well.
In addition to traditional commercial fryers that require hoods to manage
the heat and exhaust created by frying, there are ventless models
available that provide a closed environment for cooking and that work
great in small spaces or locations without built-in ventilation. Other
specialty fryers are also available that are designed for products
like donuts and funnel cakes which benefit from larger but shallow
cooking areas.
High-quality fryers from recognized brands can provide years of reliable
service. Recommended brands include
American Range, Autofry, Avantco, Belshaw, Frymaster,
Henny Penny, Hobart, Keating, PerfectFry, Pitco, Qualite, Royal,
Vollrath, Vulcan, Wells.
