Choosing the Right Size Commercial Fryer
Okay, so you own a food joint; or are thinking of establishing one; and have a few items on the list that require a commercial fryer. The most crucial question lingering in front is ‘what size should you choose?.
Fret not! We will fill you in with all the key points to consider before buying a commercial fryer. It will help you in deciding the perfect size that will best suit your food joint needs.
Let us keep things in question/answer format. It will help us consider and resolve each aspect in detail.
What kind of food will you be frying?
This question is very important as fryer needs for food joints may vary; depending upon how they augment their menu.
Do you need a fryer because you are adding new items to your menu?
Or, you want a fryer to maximize your output needs?
Fryers are a great kitchen gadget for French fries, chicken wings, fried fish, pastries. However, you can not use it for everything at the same time.
Now, another question; Can you cook different types of food in the same fryer?
Of course not! You do not want your french fries to have a hint of chicken, or your fried chicken drumsticks to taste like fish.
The only solution for this is either to have separate oil for each type of food or, to have separate fryers.
Can you fry frozen food?
Well, sometimes you can.
To put it clearly, there are different types of frozen food. French fries, mozzarella sticks, chicken nuggets, and spring rolls are quite common. However, be careful to get rid of as much ice as possible. You do not want the oil to splatter all over the place.
Moreover, there are thick food items, particularly protein-based such as chicken that need either to be thawed or slacked before putting them in the fryer. It will ensure that the food is properly cooked from the center. Remember to thaw only food that is required for immediate cooking.