The right commercial electric deep fryer can increase the speed of cooking, minimise safety risks and reduce reliance on staff. In this guide, we outline the various types of commercial electric fryers for sale, and the considerations to keep in mind when purchasing one for your business.
Benefits of Electric Deep Fryers
Electric fryers typically feature a ribbon-like heating element that runs through the bottom of the fryer and is directly submerged in the oil.
This design allows for fast pre-heating and quicker recovery times than gas-powered fryers.
Commercial electric deep fryers are easier to install, and are known for their energy-efficient heating method, which makes them a much more cost-effective option for businesses looking to save on their initial outlay and ongoing energy costs.
Key Considerations When Purchasing A Commercial Electric Deep Fryer
Types of Commercial Electric Fryers for Sale
Commercial deep fryers are available in several designs, each catering to specific frying needs. Understanding these types is the first step in making the best choice for your business.
Countertop Fryers
The compact design of countertop fryers makes them ideal for smaller kitchens or establishments with a small footprint. Ideal for those with moderate frying needs, they are ideal for operators who may not have a commercial kitchen, but still want to offer a hot food menu.
Floor-Standing Fryers
Floor-standing fryers are larger and offer greater frying capacity. These heavy-duty fryers are designed for high-volume, commercial kitchens. While they offer more power and are capable of handling larger batches of food, they take up more space, and typically need to be operated by a Chef or appropriately trained kitchen staff.
When choosing between a countertop or floor-standing fryer, consider your space and your frying volume requirements.
There are also different styles of commercial electric fryers for sale.
Basket Deep Fryers
The most common style of commercial electric fryers for sale, a basket deep fryer, features an oil tank and a basket system for easy loading and unloading of food items.
This style of fryer exposes the operator to hot oil, typically at temperatures between 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C) and therefore it’s imperative that only a trained Chef, Cook or appropriately skilled culinary professional operates this style of fryer.
These types of fryers typically require an extraction canopy.
Self-Contained Ventless Deep Fryers
Self-contained ventless deep fryers heat and cook in the same fashion as a basket deep fryer, but they offer the benefit of being entirely enclosed and require no extraction canopy.
Depending on the make and model, self-contained deep fryers are designed with the deep fryer contained inside a steel chamber, limiting access to the hot oil during the frying process. This protects the operator from hot oil, making it much safer to use than a traditional basket fryer.
Requiring no exhaust system, these commercial electric fryers for sale rely on in-built air filtration and a fire suppression system to inhibit smoke and odours. This style of fryer is ideal for businesses without a dedicated kitchen space and for operators wanting to avoid using the costly install of an exhaust canopy.
Air fryers
An air fryer works by circulating hot air rapidly throughout the interior of the unit. Similar to a convection oven, a fan typically circulates the hot air, exposing the entire surface area of the food to the hot air, which causes it to crisp up.
While air fryers have gained popularity in the domestic market, the commercial market remains drawn to the traditional oil fryer, which is the only way to achieve a true fried taste and texture, which customers continue to demand
Capacity and Size
When selecting a commercial electric deep fryer, it’s essential to consider both the fryer’s capacity and the space it will occupy. The size and capacity of countertop and floor models will vary widely, and typically range between 11” and 34” inches in width.
Capacity refers to both oil and cooking volume. Maximum oil volume is generally measured in litres, depending on the origin of the product. Frying capacity refers to how much product can be cooked, and is usually measured in hourly increments.
The volume of fried foods your business plans to produce should directly influence your choice of cooking equipment.
A pub or club may have an existing commercial kitchen. However, they may want to offer a bar menu or food outside of kitchen hours. A ventless deep fryer, such as the Perfect Fry PFC 5700 is ideal. The unit requires no exhaust canopy, so it can be placed anywhere, and requires less than 500mm of bench space.
The hourly frying capacity of 12-20kgs matches the capacity requirements for a bar environment, where larger commercial electric fryers for sale would be unnecessary.
Menu
Before purchasing commercial electric fryers for sale, it’s important to consider the foods you will be deep-frying.
Different deep fryers suit different types of food. Fryers such as the Perfect Fry PFC 5700, are a popular choice for operators cooking delicate products such as panko prawns, dim sims and potato cakes/potato scallops, as the fryer helps to keep the products intact. This is one of the key reasons Sushi Izu has purchased more than 200 units for their stores Australia-wide.
Safety Features
A traditional basket fryer should be operated only by a Chef, Cook, or skilled culinary professional who is equipped to safely manage hot oil.
For operators without access to a Chef or skilled hospitality staff, there is still a way to offer fried foods safely.
A ventless, fully-enclosed deep fryer, such as the Perfect Fry, keeps hot oil away from the operator, safely locked away during use. This minimises the OH&S risks often associated with traditional fryers.
Where food is not core to the business, such as cinemas, leisure and entertainment venues, a fully-enclosed fryer is ideal, offering additional safety for those with little to no hospitality experience.
Ease of Use
Commercial electric fryers for sale differ dramatically in their ease of use.
When selecting an electric fryer, opt for a model with intuitive controls and programmable settings. Fryers designed with user-friendly features enable you to maintain quality while keeping up with peak customer demand.
This also allows your staff to focus on customer service and other duties, rather than struggling with complex equipment.
Fast Cook Time
In a petrol station or convenience store, customers expect quick service. A fryer with a fast cooking and recovery time is key to meeting these expectations. This keeps your food line moving, preventing bottlenecks during busy hours when every minute counts
If your fryer is slow to recover, you’ll lose time between batches, which can frustrate customers and add pressure on your staff.
Quick oil recovery allows the fryer to rapidly regain its optimal cooking temperature after each batch, ensuring food is consistently cooked to the right standards without unnecessary delays. This enables you to serve more customers in less time, boosting turnover and ultimately increasing your overall profitability.
Enhance your food-to-go offering with the Perfect Fry commercial electric fryer
Expand your menu and increase your sales with the Perfect Fry. These commercial electric fryers for sale are designed to help you and your team offer delicious fried foods that deliver high margins and appeal to a large demographic of customers.
- No need for external vents or exhaust systems
- No Chef required
- Less than 500mm of bench space needed
- Ideal for operators cooking outside of the traditional commercial kitchen
- Offers fast, safe, and easy deep frying of a wide variety of fried foods.
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